News
-
Australia’s oldest Girl Guide turns 100
Seabrook’s Ellice Hatfull celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, becoming Australia’s oldest known Girl Guide. Mrs Hatfull joined the Guides when she ws about 13…
-
Ferry trial for peak-hour commute
A commuter ferry trial between Williamstown and Port Melbourne will start next month. As an alternative to battling peak-hour traffic, St Kilda Ferry will offer…
-
Megan Bridger-Darling wins Maribyrnong councillor countback
Megan Bridger-Darling has been sworn in as Maribyrnong’s newest councillor following a countback of votes from the 2016 election. The countback was triggered by the…
-
Snakes abound for Stewy
It has been a busy summer for Stewy the Snake Catcher. The Wyndham-based snake expert – whose name is Stewart Gatt – said that he…
-
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would you rate yourself as a cook? DR: I’m pretty damn good! I’ve been cooking for myself for a long time. I was born in…
-
Sixth annual Setting Sun Film Festival calls for entries
The west’s largest film festival is set to become even bigger with new awards rolling out for Indigenous filmmakers and creators of online series. Entries…
-
New plans could end Edgewater site saga
Development of the half-built and abandoned Club Edgewater project could finally be back on track with new owners lodging plans to redevelop the site with…
-
Altona RSL pokies bid rejected
A bid by Altona RSL to take in 22 gaming machines from the defunct Williamstown RSL Club has been refused by the Victorian Commission for…
-
Fishing village mural unveiled
A mural celebrating the unique history of a Williamstown North fishing village has been unveiled. Boat shed owners at Kororoit Creek Historic Fishing Village were…
-
Midsumma in the west
Midsumma will kick off in Hobsons Bay on Sunday with the first of six events being held as part of Australia’s premier queer arts and…
-
Lifeline for Newport RSL
Newport RSL’s fight for survival seems likely to be won after the sub-branch was bailed out of financial difficulty by the state branch. The club…
-
Going in to bat for jockeys
Damien Oliver will join the first female to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne, at a charity cricket match for injured and fallen jockeys in…
-
Royal start to New Year
As far as New Year’s resolutions go, Hanna Tran aimed high. The Laverton woman, who has been crowned Royal International Ms Australia, will head to…
-
Very special light display
Brett Greenland spent nearly 300 hours programming the Christmas lights spectacular at his Kurunjang home. His labour of love attracted more than 1500 people on…
-
Bizarre burglary in Laverton
A burglar made himself at home during a break-in at a Laverton residence last week. Police are investigating the burglary, which occurred on Friday, January…
Digital Editions
