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Motorbike champ on hand-built vintage machine
It’s official. Altona North’s Garth Francis is Australia’s fastest man on two wheels atop his hand-built replica vintage motorcycle. He came first in his category…
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Dignity is in the bag
A Williamstown man has collected more than 120 bags filled with essentials for women experiencing homelessness and family violence. Tim Reynolds said his business was…
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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,…
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Developers eye off West Footscray Station land
Developers are being courted to renew a prime slice of inner-west land at West Footscray station. The 5000-square-metre site between Cross Street and the railway…
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Thunderstorm asthma crisis stretches hospitals
An unprecedented influx of patients stretched inner-west hospitals to breaking point last week as thunderstorm asthma victims inundated emergency departments. More than 1200 patients passed…
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Women left homeless find new hope in Footscray
Women who are left homeless by family violence or mental illness have been thrown a lifeline in Footscray with the opening of McAuley House. McAuley…
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Festive season in full swing across Maribyrnong
The festive season is in full swing with events for all ages being celebrated across Maribyrnong. One of the highlights, Yarraville carols in the garden,…
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Big ideas on art for a little audience
Art for the young and young at heart has found a new home in Footscray. A new gallery – called ‘little … No BIG’ –…
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Online tool highlights inner-west health plight
A new online tool paints a troubling picture of the health issues in Melbourne’s inner-west. Australia’s Health Tracker by Area, developed by Victoria University in…
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Williamstown RSL Club to close
UPDATE: Williamstown RSL Club will close on January 3, the RSL state president said on Wednesday. Major General David McLachlan said staff would be told…
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Chinese developer pays $172 million for former Bradmill site
The stalled redevelopment of prime Yarraville land may be back on track with a Chinese developer behind a $172 million deal for the former Bradmill…
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See Santa … every Friday!
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s been naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to Werribee … every…
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Wyndham residents too scared to walk at night
A majority of Wyndham residents don’t feel safe walking around the streets at night. Data from the most recent VicHealth Survey reveals that during the…
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Storm lands boys in troubled waters
Williamstown lifesavers and a boy they rescued have reunited to warn others of the dangers of fast-changing weather conditions when swimming at the beach. It…
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My Place: Rosa McKenna
Rosa McKenna loves Spotswood, or ‘Spotty’ as it is affectionately called by locals. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?…
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