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Enter the ghost sign realm
Published last year, ’Melbourne Ghost Signs’ – created by cultural archaeologist and former Seddon resident Sean Reynolds – presents images of old and often hand-painted…
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Community Calendar
Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John Becroft. Walks start at 9-20 am each Tuesday…
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John gets his medals
Like many Australian men their age, John Hogg and his twin brother George were both conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War. Along with…
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Voices for change
The prevention of family and domestic violence was the subject of a community forum in Footscray on Friday. Organised by family violence response service Safe…
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Postman Greg approaches last letterbox
Williamstown postie Greg Morgan has been a familiar sight along local footpaths for more than a quarter of a century. But after countless letters, parcels…
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Twentyman gets meeting room honour
The Les Twentyman Foundation has welcomed Maribyrnong council’s decision to name a meeting room at Footscray Town Hall after the late youth worker. Meeting Room…
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Telethon raises $1.3 million
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) hosted its 10th annual World Refugee Telethon on Friday, June 20. The ASRC is Australia’s largest independent organisation supporting…
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Melissa’s marathon fundraising effort
For many people, completing a marathon is a once in a lifetime achievement, but for Yarraville grandmother Melissa Elphinstone, it will soon be once a…
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Lots to see and do
One of the things I love most about living in Williamstown and Hobsons Bay is how we have so much to do, see and enjoy.…
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Man dies following Footscray assault
A man has died following an alleged assault in central Footscray last week. Police were called following reports of an assault at the intersection of…
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Altona North home destroyed by fire
A family home in Altona North was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. Fire crews arrived at the scene on McArthurs Road about 1pm on…
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Police to investigate convenience store fire
Police will investigate a fire at a convenience store in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to the…
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Breaking language barriers at school
Language is no barrier for students at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College who are learning Japanese by speaking directly to pupils in Japan. The Palaygo program,…
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Two worlds, one line
Essence Theatre Productions (ETP) and Ngā Mātai Pūrua Inc. (NMP) proudly bring audiences a gripping new work inspired by events at Port Phillip Prison, now…
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Check your chimneys this winter
CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria earlier this month. On Saturday,…
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