Williamstown
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Williamstown unit developer tries again
A new application has been lodged for a four-storey apartment block on the site of a service station opposite Williamstown Town Hall. A previous application…
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Itchy bomb trees making life ‘unbearable’
Williamstown residents say “itchy bomb” trees are making their lives unbearable and could trigger asthma. Tracey Wallace has collected 62 signatures on a petition calling…
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My Place: Daniel Cooper
Williamstown resident Daniel Cooper is a firefighter stationed at Newport. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? We have lived in…
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Grocon cans five-storey plan for Williamstown RSL
Grocon has officially withdrawn its planning application to replace the Williamstown RSL with a five-storey apartment block and cafe. As revealed by Star Weekly on…
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Big Bay Swim making a splash for a good cause
Swimmers will be able to freestyle alongside world champions at Rotary’s Jalna Big Bay Swim from Port Melbourne to Williamstown on February 26. Hall of…
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My Place: Patsy Toop
Williamstown’s Patsy Toop retired as a lawyer to pursue a country music career. Now, as one half of The Long and Short of It duo, she…
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Chekd this out, Williamstown man launches review app
A 27-year-old Williamstown entrepreneur has launched his first start-up, the Chekd app, which aims to ensure reviews of local businesses are the most reliable on…
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Williamstown’s Vedran Drakulic honoured with OAM
Williamstown’s Vedran Drakulic was 30 in 1992 when war broke out in Bosnia, and it was only thanks to his work with Red Cross that…
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Happy 100th for Lorna
Williamstown identity and Australia’s oldest female lacrosse club member, Lorna Rolley (nee Saker), last Friday celebrated her 100th birthday. Born in Williamstown, Mrs Rolley briefly…
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A right royal reward
A Williamstown couple has been honoured by royalty for their contribution to the work of the Royal Life Saving Society. Jim and Barbara Morgan met…
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Australia Day in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Australia Day in Altona starts off with a bang as Altona Village Traders Association celebrates a special 10-year anniversary. President Kim Walsh said this year’s…
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My Place: Maurie Tanian
Lions Club of Altona past president Maurie Tanian is gearing up for a big Australia Day Breakfast. The Williamstown resident speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. …
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Next gig: Opera de Lyon
Williamstown opera singer Brenton Spiteri will depart for France this week to work with Opera de Lyon, the nation’s second-largest opera company. The 28-year-old tenor…
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Craig Sheedy remains a key plank for Williamstown into his 40s
You run out of superlatives to describe the impact veteran all-rounder Craig Sheedy has over Williamstown. The Seagulls would likely not be perched on top…
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Altona slumps to third straight loss
Altona will get a chance to apply the brakes on its downturn in form in sub-district cricket. The A’s are looking forward to a much-needed…
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