Tag: Williamstown
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...
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...
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 Williamstown...
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Grocon has officially withdrawn its planning application to replace the Williamstown RSL with a five-storey apartment block and cafe.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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
What’s...
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...
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...
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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Festive treats to tempt Santa and his reindeer
Leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer is a charming tradition that adds to the festive spirit of Christmas. Here are some delightful treats...
