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Woman’s body was burnt, court told, as man appears on murder charge
Confronting details of a Ballarat woman’s death have been aired in court as it was revealed her body was badly burnt before being discovered by…
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Mum fights for a future
An Altona Meadows woman is among the one in a million diagnosed with a rare cancer of the glands that produce adrenaline. Celeste Ryan, a…
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Footscray set to be one of nation’s smart cities
Free wi-fi, smart lighting and real-time traffic and public transport information will be rolled out in Footscray following the awarding of a $400,000 Smart Cities…
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Swing steps into town
Celia Webb and Bruce Frame are bringing swing dancing to Point Cook. The Swing Patrol dance instructors next month will launch weekly classes at the…
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Dancers fired up for Matador
Trevor Santos and Tro Griffiths are starring in a world-premiere production featuring a fiery fusion of burlesque, dance and circus. The two men, who hail…
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Life behind Peter Norman’s iconic Olympic image
Fifty-one years after standing in solidarity with athletes giving the black power salute, the life of Williamstown sprinter Peter Norman will be revealed at an…
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Colour your day for a good cause
Williamstown’s Commonwealth Reserve will be awash with pink for an event promoting breast cancer awareness. People can bring a blanket and have a picnic for…
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Altona North childcare bid
Plans for a 111-place childcare centre in a residential street have been lodged with Hobsons Bay council. Peter English & Associates have applied to build…
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Jail for armed robberies
A man who robbed Altona North McDonald’s and a Premix King bottle shop at Williamstown has been sentenced to four and a half years jail.…
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Final calls for ferry trial
A commuter ferry trial between Williamstown and Port Melbourne is struggling to attract passengers. The trial, which started on February 11 and will run to…
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Win tickets to Wine and Cheese Fest at Williamstown
Williamstown will next month host the Wine and Cheese Fest at Seaworks, with more than 60 wine, cheese and artisan food vendors there to tantalise…
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Human remains found after pair arrested over woman’s disappearance
Human remains have been discovered and two people have been arrested following the suspicious disappearance of a woman from her home on the weekend. The…
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Focus on mindfulness
A series of workshops in Melton will teach residents and business owners about “mindfulness”. The first session, run by The Organic Place on March 2,…
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Police believe Maribyrnong home invasion was targeted
Police believe a violent home invasion in Maribyrnong was a targeted attack. Maribyrnong CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson said a balaclava-clad group of up to six men…
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If these walls could talk
Memories and memorabilia of Williamstown Town Hall are being sought to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Williamstown this year. Hobsons Bay council has put…
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