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Marching for justice

More than 80 members of the Hobsons Bay community marched on Tuesday, April 9, in support of Techno Park residents currently at threat of...

Whitten Project call to young leaders

Most teenagers spend their high school years trying to fit in. That’s not the case for Tahlya Cutajar, who’s comfortable that her leadership skills...

Community newspapers under threat

Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding. With a number...

Free Laughter Yoga Classes

Williamstown Community and Education Centre will be hosting Laughter Yoga classes to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week. The free session will be held at Joan Kirner...

Survey in the house

Neighbourhood house participants are being put front and centre through a new survey to help state government better understand their needs. Neighbourhood Houses Victoria hopes...

‘Chuffed’ at honour

For 40 years Ian Barclay, 66, has lived in Williamstown and has been heavily involved in the community, a place he loves to call...

Life’s a beach for Alex

Altona Meadows boy Alex Gatt is among those who will benefit when Altona and Williamstown beaches become wheelchair- accessible. Following a successful trial last summer,...

Weekend worth of rich musical offerings

Newport music stalwart Sherry Rich will be joining a stellar all-Victorian line-up when the much-loved Out on the Weekend festival returns to Williamstown’s Seaworks...

Sale of the centuries

It’s a chance to buy a piece of history. Williamstown Historical Society is holding a garage sale of antiques and collectables from its museum as...

Yarraville home shatters property record

A historic Yarraville home has smashed the inner-west’s real estate sale record after selling for $3.28 million. The price tag for the heritage listed property...

Altona Beach: Photographers to snap sea’s rise

Photographers are being invited to capture the king tide at Altona Beach on Sunday, June 15, at 2.30pm. Hobsons Bay council is joining Green Cross,...

Trio arrested after high speed follow

Police have charged three men after an alleged high speed follow through parts of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay last night. It is alleged police spotted...

Yarraville girl’s abduction bid: Police seek witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information about an alleged attempted abduction of a young girl in Yarraville last week. The...

Police road safety warning

Victoria Police is issuing an urgent road safety warning to all motorists following a horror period on the state’s roads. Eight lives have been lost...

Greek spirit in Footscray

The Footscray community has collaborated to celebrate Greek culture in the west, with the unveiling of a new mural. The team at Greek Youth Generator...

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Give better this Christmas

It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...