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Acholly Arow tackling violence against women
Student and beauty pageant veteran Acholly Arow is on a mission to make the world a better place. The Victoria University student, 24, has her…
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Hatted chef Hills brings fine dining to Yarraville with Navi
Australia’s natural elements and the west’s industrial heritage collide in the latest venture for Yarraville chef Julian Hills, a rising star of the restaurant world.…
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Tributes for cricket stalwart Bernie Moynahan
Tributes are flowing for the much-loved vice-president of the Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club, Bernie Moynahan, who died last week. Mr Moynahan died last Tuesday while…
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Cyclists fear four-year detour
Cyclists are describing as “dangerous” the alternative route implemented while a section of Federation Trail is closed for four years for the West Gate Tunnel…
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The ‘inside’ story
Williamstown resident and former federal MP Richard Evans has written the first book in a political thriller trilogy that has been dubbed Australia’s House of…
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Home at last in Bacchus Marsh
Nicole Fitzsimons had been wanting a piece of the Aussie dream for a decade. But amid booming property prices, the dream of owning her own…
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National Trust objects to Newport Masonic Hall demolition
The National Trust has lodged an objection to the proposed demolition of Newport Masonic Hall and construction of a five storey development. Trethowan Architecture has…
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Council backs tennis court expansion at Williamstown
A draft master plan to be prepared for Dennis Reserve in Williamstown will be based on the inclusion of four tennis courts. The future use…
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Electric car charge stations on the way
Electric vehicle charging stations will soon be installed in Hobsons Bay. The council will also trial electric cars as part of its fleet, mayor Angela…
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Alert over bee parasite
Beekeepers between Newport and Yarraville are on alert after a parasite that attacks honey bees was brought into the Port of Melbourne by a ship…
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Antique lovers flock to Williamstown
More than 25 local and interstate dealers will present their wares at the 26th annual Antiques and Collectables Fair at Williamstown Town Hall. The three-day…
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A haunting view of Williamstown
The dark side of Williamstown will be exposed on Friday the 13th with a ghost tour of the suburb’s murky past. Lantern Ghost Tours will…
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Feds fail to meet Maribyrnong detention centre closure deadline
The federal government has failed to meet its own deadline for closing the Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre. Immigration minister Peter Dutton and his department promised in…
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A trek in caring territory
TERRIFIC TREK: Jillian Head is putting her best foot forward to support the work of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Ms Head, from Footscray, will take…
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My Place: Paolo Taliana
Paolo Taliana, a passionate musician, has toured with the likes of The Supremes. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. Tell me about how you became interested…
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