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Yoorook commission reports tabled
The Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final reports were tabled in state parliament on Tuesday, July 1. The reports conclude the work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission,…
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Gothic fiction based on real life
While it’s described as a work of literary gothic fiction, ‘The Women in the Well,’ the new book by Williamstown author, Dmetri Kakmi, draws heavily…
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Women get a home start
Women in the west who’ve experienced domestic violence and or homelessness, will receive much needed support from two organisations dedicated to doing just that. For…
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Council had ‘toxic’ workplace: Report
Sexual harassment, bullying, a drinking culture and an excessive workload were some of the issues that made Hobsons Bay council a toxic workplace, a new…
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Something for everyone at games festival
Games lovers are in for a treat this upcoming school holidays, with Hobsons Bay council hosting the new Festival of Games. Taking place at the…
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Elite package but a little pricey
Launched by Hyundai in 2017, the second-generation Kona was revealed in December, 2022. It is available with petrol, mild hybrid, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, while…
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Fight of the century 40 years on
As he prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his fight of the century with Barry Michael and help him launch his biography, Lester Ellis…
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Stories worth sipping
Ready to share your story? Dromkeen’s annual event, Mid-Winter Memories and Mulled Wine is returning this July, creating a space for people to share a…
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Museum treasures on show
Take a deep dive into the wonders of the oceans and beaches at the fun and informative pop-up museum coming to Whittlesea for the school…
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Community Calendar
Williamstown Seniors The group meets every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm at Denis Reserve. It is a small group looking for more seniors both male and female.…
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Footscray man charged with hundreds of bottle shop thefts
A Footscray man is accused of stealing alcohol more than 300 times from 21 different bottle shops in the past year. The 24-year-old Mathiang Machol…
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Giant puppets bring ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’
More than 100 students, teachers and family members from the Association for Vietnamese Culture Studies in Braybook attended a community puppet workshop, which explored how…
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Fatal hit-run in Yarraville
A man riding a mobility scooter has been killed in a hit-run collision in Yarraville. It is understood a vehicle collided with the victim’s mobility…
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Exhibition explores nature through art
Is caring for the Earth and caring for each other any different? It’s an existential question which is explored in a new exhibition that opened…
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Funding for greater tree coverage projects
A turning lane will be realigned on Williamstown Road between West Footscray and Seddon to make way for green space. The project is one of…
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