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Tributes flow for Sue ‘Melli’ Sofarnos
’Melli’s Memorial Wall’ at Williamstown Beach has grown with flowers and other tributes amid a community outpouring at this month’s sudden death of global...
Aged care visitors spark complaint
An Altona North nursing home linked to a COVID-19 outbreak is the centre of a complaint about visitors not taking adequate precautions.
Opal Hobsons Bay...
Outdoor dining to rival New York
“Anything New York can do, Altona can do better.“
So reads a hugely popular online post from Altona Village Traders Association, calling for road closures...
COVID pain relived
Newport mother-of-two Kimberly Hanrahan has undergone an experimental plasma treatment as she recovers from COVID-19.
Ms Hanrahan, 48, said she contracted the virus after a...
Having fun with poetry
The search is on for people with a disability who love to write poetry, to take part in a competition aimed at adding "something...
‘The Steve’ asked to leave
Sea Shepherd Australia's decommissioned flagship vessel, the Steve Irwin, has been asked to leave Williamstown.
'The Steve' was sold to Ship4Good founder Kerrie Goodall and has been...
Carter’s crusade
An Altona Meadows mother is pleading for help to get a Smart Pup out of Queensland for her young son who has autism.
Amelia Baird,...
Altona man jailed for luring underage girls
Altona man Sean Michael McMillian will serve six months' jail for procuring underage girls for sexual activity.
McMillian pleaded guilty in the County Court to two charges...
Worker tests positive at Altona North Woolworths
Woolworths has issued advice to shoppers after a worker at its Altona North supermarket in Borrack Square tested positive to COVID-19.
The employee last worked...
Record development in Spotswood
Work has started on the largest residential development in Spotswood’s history, a $275 million, 334-dwelling apartment and retail complex.
The Suleman Group family business will own...
Council reaches out
Hobsons Bay's heart is beating strongly with community connectors reaching out to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hobsons Bay council has launched the Community...
Funding ace for tennis club
Hobsons Bay council has received $1 million state government funding towards the redevelopment of 11 courts at Altona Tennis Club.
It is believed the project’s...
Vale Tony Cassar
Tributes have flowed for Altona City Soccer Club stalwart, Tony Cassar (12.6.45-28.8.20).
Mr Cassar migrated to Australia from Malta with his family in 1956 and...
COVID spurs council tilt
The COVID-19 crisis has spurred a young community leader to leap into the race to serve on Maribyrnong council.
Mohamed Semra, 21, said the way...
Jetty collapse prompts closures
A pier and two jetties at Williamstown have been closed amid fears for public safety after a section of Boyd Jetty collapsed, leaving the...