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New chapter in The Steve’s journey
After some deliberation about Sea Shepherd’s “controversial” anti-whaling tactics, its decommissioned Steve Irwin ship at Williamstown has been granted heritage listing. It needed a clear…
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Guardian of Seaworks
Williamstown’s Seaworks Maritime Precinct is preparing to reopen with ‘The Guardian’ at the gate. Reminiscent of a giant lion, the 10-metre puppet created by The…
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Welcome back diners
Eating out is returning to the inner-west as pubs, cafes and restaurants begin to throw open their doors for business. For the first time since…
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Kaleidoscope of art
Hobsons Bay’s creative side will be on show when the first projects of the council’s Art Apart program get underway this month. Launched in response…
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Rates rebate flagged
Maribyrnong council has flagged spending $4 million to help residents and businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis, with almost half tied to a two…
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Call to reverse sackings
Western suburbs state MPs are calling on Maribyrnong council to reverse its “shock” decision to sack 150 casual staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Illegal rubbish dumping spikes
Bin contamination and illegal rubbish dumping have spiked in Maribyrnong following COVID-19 restrictions. Maribyrnong council is advising residents not to leave home to donate goods…
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Free bin upsize option
Some Hobsons Bay households will be able to upsize their garbage bins free of charge during the coronavirus crisis. The council last week announced eligible…
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More plastics recycled in Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay council will now accept three out of seven plastic codes in kerbside recycling bins, under what it says is an honest and transparent…
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Clinic gives parents hope
West Footscray’s Sharon and Chris Reay have shared their experience of heartbreak and hope in a bid to help others at high risk of losing…
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Driver jailed for manslaughter in Braybrook
A man has been sentenced to jail following the death of a man hit by a car in Braybrook in 2017. Ahmed Sharif, 28, pleaded…
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Tune in to lockdown with guitars on loan
A charity that repairs old guitars is loaning out instruments through Hobsons Bay Libraries for residents to learn to play during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guitars…
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Celebrating a colourful century
Williamstown’s Mealor Higham will be 100 on Thursday, May 14. Before coronavirus restrictions, Mrs Higham regularly went out, but will celebrate her centenary at home.…
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Poster child for success in Sea Shepherd campaign
The Steve Irwin ship at Williamstown has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 but people are being invited to be part its history. During its closure,…
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Heavy metal: Residents sent to hotel over West Gate Tunnel noise
Residents along the West Gate Tunnel corridor have been relocated to Quest apartments due to noise from hydroblasting works. Some households have been loaned “white…
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