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Sale on the home straight
Legendary race caller Greg Miles is selling his Williamstown home of 20 years. Miles retired from calling after his 36th Melbourne Cup last year. He’s…
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Watch Ninja Warrior live in Spotswood
Australian Ninja Warrior is being filmed in Spotswood and people are being invited to be part of the audience. Filming for next year’s third season…
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Taking men’s health in their stride
Blokes and those who love them are invited to join the Walk for Men’s Health in Williamstown on Sunday. Williamstown’s Jo Davis founded the walk…
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WTF is coming to Williamstown
What the Frankfurt! A new Williamstown restaurant called WTF is raising eyebrows before its opening next month. WTF Bar – which stands for World Travel…
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Labor pledges $1.3m for Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School will get $1.3million if Labor is re-elected, the state government pledged last week. Labor candidate for Williamstown Melissa Horne said the funding…
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Worker hit on head with pole in McDonald’s robbery
A worker was bashed on the head with a metal pole during an armed robbery at Laverton North McDonald’s on Tuesday. Police say four masked…
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Community backlash sparks Foodbank funding cut backdown
A public backlash has forced the Federal government to reverse its decision to strip vital funding from a Yarraville-based charity, a cut that jeopardised…
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Council scales back plans for Flemings Pool at Altona
Community feedback is being sought on scaled-back plans for a viewing platform and ramp at a popular Altona beach swimming spot. Flemings Pool at the…
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Federal funding cuts to Foodbank put $8m of food relief at risk
A Yarraville charity that helps feed the hungry is reeling from funding cuts it says jeopardise more than $8 million worth of vital food relief.…
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Jonathon Marsden the first Greens mayor of Hobsons Bay
A former army helicopter pilot who works on riding and walking projects has become the first Greens mayor of Hobsons Bay. Jonathon Marsden, of Strand…
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Best Italian, bar none
Hidden inside an old theatre near the back beach, the doors of Williamstown Italian Social Club will open for this month’s Art & Industry Festival…
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Going the distance with mates after Alzheimer’s
Williamstown’s Roy Hamilton loved long-distance running until one day he became lost. His wife, Gaye, says a heartbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnosis eventually stopped him from running…
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Remembrance Day: Tale of survival
The tale of World War II digger Marcus Gillespie and his beloved Spotswood Kingsville RSL is one of survival. Mr Gillespie, 94, is the oldest…
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My Place: Maralyn Bezzant
Williamstown’s Maralyn Bezzant finds volunteering at the Williamstown Hospital Opportunity Shop rewarding. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? …
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Hot pace for milliner
Williamstown’s Lisa Hughes is on a fast track to success after being invited to enter the Oaks Day Millinery Award and having two hats selected…
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