Altona North’s Caterina Bartone celebrates 100 years
Altona North’s Caterina Bartone celebrated her 100th birthday on January 23.
Born in Soriano Calabro in the Italian region of Calabria, Ms Bartone was the...
Protection for those building a home
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who are building or renovating their homes, are covered with a new Building Legislation Amendment which...
Bringing a slice of Italy to Hobsons Bay
An exciting new film festival is coming to Hobsons Bay, thanks to a collaboration with the Williamstown Italian Social Club and the Sun Theatre.
The...
Councils to outsource home care
Moves to outsource home care for the elderly and younger people with disabilities in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong are being opposed by the Australian...
My Place
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
My name is Tony Mead. I’m the owner of Industrial Art Sign Co based in Spotswood. I’m...
Buses to replace Werribee line between Footscray, Laverton
Buses will replace trains on the Werribee Line between Footscray and Laverton, due to an equipment fault in Newport.
Trains will continue to operate between...
Williamstown Hospital stalwart retires
Williamstown Hospital's longest-serving employee, Toni Powell, was last week farewelled with a "face guard of honour" to mark her retirement after half a century.
Mrs...
Son of the west departs
Following on from Steve Bracks and Joan Kirner, Daniel Andrews was the third Labor Victorian premier born in Williamstown.
He might’ve grown up in Wangaratta...
Melbourne Water to fast-track climate change flood modelling
The growing impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to speed up new flood...
A principal’s joy
This year, Williamstown Primary School staff, students and alumni are celebrating the school's 150th year anniversary.
Principal Matthew Montebello said he is proud to...
Looking at next year’s budget
We recently had a conversation with our community to understand your priorities to help us prepare for the Annual Budget 2024/25.
While our Annual Budget...
State splashes $20 million on Footscray secondary school upgrades
A new three-storey building will be built at Gilmore College for Girls and Footscray City College will be upgraded with a new science, technology,...
Western United sets membership goal
Western United is hoping to break through the 10,000 member barrier for the upcoming A-League season.
Having increased its member base to about 7500 in...
Aid all sewn up for Ugandan women’s refuge
Four women of the Hobsons Bay Community Advancement Co-operative are raising money to furnish a women’s refuge they helped to build in Uganda.
Tricia Salau,...
Williamstown beach petition recieved
Hobsons Bay councillors unanimously voted to receive a new petition requesting council upgrade the public facilities in the Williamstown beach precinct.
The electronic petition...
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Windridge steps down
West Footscray women’s premiership coach Shane Windridge is stepping down from the role.
Windridge took on the role as coach in late 2019 and guided...
