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VU Whitten Oval pop-up vaccine clinic
The Western Bulldogs are opening up VU Whitten Oval for a weekend pop-up clinic to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has…
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Shannon Grant dumped over domestic violence past
Williamstown CYMS Football Club has dumped former North Melbourne star Shannon Grant as head coach over his domestic violence history just days after appointing him. The…
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Medicinal cannabis forum
Maribyrnong council is inviting the community to discuss a proposal to establish a medicinal cannabis business to reduce the burden on ratepayers. The online forum…
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Trans history preserved
Yarraville’s Noah Riseman is a finalist in the Victorian Community History Awards for the first overview of the history of trans and gender diverse people…
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The pride of the west
Western Bulldogs fans may be commiserating after Saturday’s AFL Grand Final loss to Melbourne but say they are proud and grateful to the club for…
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Double digit rate rises
Maribyrnong residents slugged with double digit rates increases are questioning the council. Yarraville’s Bruce Light said his bill had jumped 14 per cent for 2021-22. “We’re…
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$75 cashback for reusable nappies
Hobsons Bay parents are being offered a $75 rebate to buy reusable nappies. The idea stems from Newport mum Deborah Frenkel, who switched to reusable nappies…
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Convict seawall to be saved
One of Williamstown’s most iconic pieces of convict history, the Point Gellibrand Seawall that Ned Kelly worked on, will be saved. As reported by Star…
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Medicinal cannabis a Maribyrnong enterprise?
I know many of you have questions around council’s proposal to establish a business to cultivate, produce and manufacture medicinal cannabis to reduce the burden…
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VCAT grants permission to build near major hazard facility
The state’s planning tribunal has approved a subdivision near two major hazard facilities (MHFs) known as the Newport Fuel Terminals. Hobsons Bay council had refused…
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Bill Hunter recalls family’s football history
It’s footy finals time again and supporters are looking forward with excitement and hope while looking back at past glories. ‘History is written by the…
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Cannabis gets the green light
Maribyrnong council has unanimously voted to become the first Australian council to grow medicinal cannabis to reduce household rates. Mayor Michael Clarke told last week’s council meeting that…
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Bulldogs fans are ready to growl
Western Bulldogs fans have been painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final clash against Melbourne.
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Doggies ready to roar
Western Bulldogs supporters are painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final clash against Melbourne Football Club. Fans are hoping…
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Sue’s Seat
The first anniversary of the death of Williamstown lacrosse legend Sue ‘Melli’ Sofarnos has been marked with a memorial seat dedicated to her. The Australian…
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