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Mangroves to fight coastal erosion in world first at Altona
A mangrove project that will fight coastal erosion is taking root in Altona. In the world-first trial, mangroves are being grown in protective pods at…
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Fight to overturn ferry ban
Pressure is mounting on Parks Victoria to review its decision to deny a pioneering Williamstown ferry business access to the Southgate berth it had used…
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Eid a celebration for all
The Australian Islamic Society at Newport is inviting everyone to join the Muslim community for the Eid celebration at Seaworks in Williamstown this month. An…
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Abalone poachers fined $15,000
Two Tarneit men have been fined $15,000 and had their car forfeited after pleading guilty to possessing nearly 300 abalone at Altona in January. The…
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Former real estate agent guilty of importing drugs to Altona home
A former real estate director has pleaded guilty to possessing ice and importing a marketable quantity of a drug known as GBL to his Altona…
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Join Footscray’s emerging cultural conversation
Be part of the rebirth of one of the west’s most beloved festivals when Emerge in the West: Culture Conversations hits Footscray this month. Running…
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Queen’s Birthday medal honour for footy pioneer Peta Searle
Australian rules football trailblazer Peta Searle has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Searle,…
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Paid parking returns to Footscray as Yarraville meters ripped out
Footscray parking meters will be switched back on this month for the first time since 2015. Maribyrnong Council announced on Friday that paid parking will…
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Seabrook father in rehab months after King Street attack
Police are appealing for witnesses to a “very horrific” King Street attack that has left a Seabrook father with potentially permanent brain injuries. Awer, a…
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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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