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Altona house free to a good owner
An Altona house is being given away for free. But there’s a catch – the new oweners must take the house away, rather than moving…
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Guest writer in western return
International best-selling author Caroline Overington will this month help launch the 16th Williamstown Literary Festival. She has gone from covering the royal visit to Footscray…
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Gellibrand pile light finds her way back home
A Gellibrand lighthouse destroyed when hit by a ship in 1976 has returned home to Williamstown. The National Trust has gifted the Gellibrand pile light…
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Students in flying visit
Altona North Primary School pupils last week received a visit from the Royal Flying Doctor Service, who literally dropped by with a plane. Teacher Alexa…
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New chapter for Mr Walker
Mr Walker, the failed guide dog immortalised in a book series, last week visited children at Westbourne Grammar School. Head of the Williamstown campus, Mario…
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Bulldogs’ oldest past player celebrates 100th birthday
The Western Bulldogs’ oldest past player, a former club president, last Thursday celebrated his 100th birthday. Jim Miller, who was born in West Footscray and…
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My Place: Mary Long
West Footscray’s Mary Long says her love of collaboration makes the inner-west the perfect place to live and work. She speaks with Benjamin Millar …
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Home care redundancies blow hole in Maribyrnong budget
Maribyrnong ratepayers will foot the bill for almost $2.4 million in payouts to staff let go as part of the controversial outsourcing of home care…
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Shared experiences help heal
John Naidu joined the Australian Army straight out of high school with the dream of seeing the world, and during a 15-year career he experienced…
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Fight heats up over Footscray Park soccer bid
Plans by Australia’s largest soccer club to build a multimillion-dollar complex in a public park have raised the ire of nearby residents, who say the…
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Celebrate World Environment Day in Altona
Popular TV gardener Vasili Kanidiadis and environmental activist and comedian Rod Quantock will be among special guests at World Environment Day celebrations in Altona. Also…
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Play honours father’s right to die
Ray Godbold made headlines when, in defiance of the law, he was published with Dr Rodney Syme on the front page of The Age with…
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Williamstown fitness group banned
A Williamstown exercise group has been banned from training at John Morley Reserve in the Strand after 15 years. Step into Life Williamstown owner Jason…
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Altona mum hosts Biggest Morning Tea
An Altona mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer five months ago is sharing her story to help others in their battle. Stacey Crozier, whose…
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My Business: Altona Sports Club basks in glory
More room has to be found on the trophy shelf at Altona Sports Club.
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