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Footscray leave it late to upset Williamstown

Footscray upset local rivals Williamstown by four points in a VFL thriller at Burbank Oval on Sunday. The Bulldogs led for most of the final...

Tenacious tall ship to sail into Williamstown

It will be like a vision from another century when the world’s biggest wooden ship sails into Williamstown this month. Tenacious arrived in Sydney last...

Williamstown fruiterer still going strong at 90

At the age of 90, Williamstown fruiterer Tony Napoli has earned some rest. These days, he sleeps in a bit – until about 3.30am –...

Anti-fracking protesters flew kites in Williamstown

Anti-fracking protesters flew kites in Williamstown on Saturday sending a message to the state government by targeting the electorate of Williamstown MP and Resources...

Williamstown’s city views interrupted by cranes

City views along the Strand at Williamstown and Newport have been disrupted by cranes towering more than 20 storeys high and brought in as...

Blues with a street vibe in Williamstown

An eight-hour blues benefit gig to help the homeless will be held in Williamstown on Saturday, with all proceeds going to the Anonymous X charity. Greg...

My Place: Mario Del Grosso

Williamstown’s Mario Del Grosso is pursuing his love of art later in life. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I was born in Williamstown. My...

Antique and Collectables Fair in Williamstown

More than 30 local and interstate dealers will present their wares at the 24th annual Antiques and Collectables Fair at Williamstown town hall next...

Williamstown Women’s Lacrosse Club celebrates 80 years

Williamstown Women’s Lacrosse Club will hold an 80th anniversary celebration on Friday. Vivienne Parker-White said her mother and founder, Joy Parker, would have been so...

Teen charged following weekend western suburbs assault

UPDATE: A 17-year-old has been charged and will appear at court following a number of armed robberies and a serious assault in the western suburbs...

Seaworks maritime precinct receives $3m

Williamstown’s Seaworks maritime precinct has received $3 million state government funding to upgrade the building and facilities. And it has been given a further $170,000 for...

Williamstown’s lifesavers plead for toilet relief

Williamstown’s lifesavers are raising their hands for help from Hobsons Bay council to fix the clubroom’s “embarrassing” toilets and change rooms. Williamstown Swimming and Life...

School holiday three-day family fete in Williamstown

A three-day family fete will be held during the school holidays to liven up Williamstown’s main shopping strip in winter. Williamstown parents, traders and Hobsons...

Calombaris sails into Williamstown with Hellenic Hotel

The wait is almost over for the grand opening Williamstown's Hellenic Hotel, the first western suburbs venture for MasterChef star George Calombaris. After lengthy delays and an...

Confident Communication for Women workshop in Williamstown

Women of the west are being offered the chance to become more confident communicators at an upcoming workshop. Professional development expert Carol Fox is keynote...

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Federal funding welcomed

Two Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay schools are among 60 state schools that will receive federal funding for essential upgrades. Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook and...