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Footscray’s transition in focus
A five-year photographic project charting the changing face of Footscray is coming to a close. The ‘f5: Footscray in Transition’ project has involved five photographers…
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Williamstown banks sell for $11.35m
Two adjoining Williamstown properties leased to three banks have sold to an investor at auction for $11.34 million. The single-storey properties at 48-50 and 52-56…
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State gives $650,000 for Kororoit Creek Trail
The state government on Friday announced it would contribute $650,000 towards a 3.2 kilometre section of the Kororoit Creek Trail, which will eventually link the…
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Williamstown mum shares son’s drug fight
Almost two years ago, a Williamstown couple faced one of the biggest crises of their lives when their son had a severe psychotic episode as…
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Wade Noonan tells how trauma took its toll
All the goodness in former police minister Wade Noonan’s life had been drained; he could no longer find enjoyment in anything. So the Williamstown MP…
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Driver hits back at ‘Mad Max’ tag
The driver of a truck criticised for driving through Footscray with spiked wheel nut covers has hit back at claims he poses any danger on…
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$20m upgrade for Altona Mobil refinery
ExxonMobil on Thursday announced a $20million investment in its Altona refinery to expand fuel production by nearly 13 per cent. The refinery processes up to…
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Outcry over ‘Mad Max’ truck spikes
The sighting of a ‘Mad Max’-style truck in Footscray has prompted warnings that drivers face serious penalties if caught with dangerous modifications. The truck, bearing…
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Gospel Mission Church celebrates 100 years
A century of service locally and around the world will be celebrated by Williamstown Gospel Mission Church at a thanksgiving service this Sunday. The small…
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Online space for girls to be girls
A desire to create a space for “girls to be girls” has sparked an online project. The Girls Will Be Girls website, co-created by Tennessee…
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Dancing Dog Cafe up for sale
While some thought he was barking up the wrong tree, Ben Coyle has proved the doubters wrong by making his cafe a creative home in…
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Birthday cheer for veteran Bulldogs fan
As the Western Bulldogs enjoy a cracking start to the season, one fan is soaking it up more than most. Western Bulldogs cheer squad member…
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Joan’s Garden unveiled at community event
A garden commemorating Victoria’s first female premier and Williamstown resident Joan Kirner will be opened next month by the Williamstown Community and Education Centre. Joan’s…
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Council conditionally backs Western Distributor
Maribyrnong Council has thrown its conditional support behind the proposed $5.5 billion Western Distributor toll road, provided that parkland in Yarraville is spared and a blanket…
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Altona Meadows residents start crime patrols
Altona Meadows residents fed up with crime are starting to map out hotspots in their suburb and conduct night patrols to deter criminals. Spearheaded by…
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