News
-
Victoria Uni donates furniture to Fiji
Victims of Fiji’s tropical cyclone Winston are receiving an unexpected helping hand in the form of furniture thanks to a student accommodation complex opening in…
-
Crossing needed before luck runs out
An Altona Meadows resident is calling for pedestrian crossings at a major intersection before someone is hurt or killed. Brett Sause says he walks to…
-
Shop owner jailed for stolen goods
A Footscray husband and wife have pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods valued at more than $70,000 while running a Nicholson Street gift shop. Bich…
-
Altona beach pop-up park proposal
A Seaholme resident is lobbying Hobsons Bay council to close part of the Esplanade at Altona beach and create a “French Riviera” pop-up park with…
-
German cyclist rides across globe to Altona
German cyclist Sebastian Hiller has spent seven months using his gap year to ride 13,000 kilometres from Germany to Altona. He started in Salzburg, an Austrian…
-
Tahlia shaves head for leukaemia cure
Ten-year-old Tahlia Hall lost her long locks on Friday to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The Williamstown Primary School pupil raised $1070 – more…
-
EPA flags bay beach gastro threat
The Environment Protection Authority is warning Melburnians to think twice about going for a swim during what’s expected to be a warm and humid Labour Day long weekend.…
-
EPA to inspect 20 industrial sites for fire risk
In the wake of two major industrial fires at Brooklyn in just over three months, 20 industrial sites across Melbourne’s west will be inspected in…
-
Memories of Lohse and Woods streets
The artist in residence at Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton is collecting stories and photos of two local streets. Artist Heather Van Heerwaarden (pictured)…
-
A healthy helping hand for new dads
Dads feeling the pressure of juggling work and family are being invited to join a new fitness and support program. Working Out Dads is a…
-
Local lawyer added to Honour Roll of Women
Williamstown lawyer Patsy Toop has been inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in recognition of her trailblazing litigation work and volunteering. Ms Toop…
-
Harmony Feast a celebration for all
People will be passing plates, breaking bread and swapping stories later this month at a feast to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week. The free Harmony Feast…
-
Family fun at Spotswood for Good Friday Appeal
Spottiswoode Hotel is this month holding a family fun day in a bid to raise $10,000 for the Good Friday Appeal. All proceeds from the…
-
Seddon Festival draws big crowds – PICTURES
SEDDON FESTIVAL PICTURE GALLERY Fun and frivolity were the order of the day as Seddon Festival spilled into the streets on Saturday. Entertainers such as…
-
UK town seeks Williamstown troop memorabilia
A British museum is trying to trace the descendants of young Anzac sappers from Williamstown, who trained in Brightlingsea, Essex, during the Great War. The…
Digital Editions
