Dreaming big
Cameron WestonONE of Hobsons Bay’s most dedicated citizens was last week honoured for his years of service promoting the arts and protecting the local...
Council turns off the taps
HOBSONS Bay City Council will remove selected beachside showers and taps in an effort to save water and combat vandalism.
The decision follows similar moves...
Navy claim anchored
By Roxanne MillarWILLIAMSTOWN will navigate its way onto the history charts this month when it finally claims ownership as the birthplace of Australia’s first...
Thomas’ lawyer quits
By Kirsty Ross
WERRIBEE father-of-three Jack Thomas must find a new solicitor for his defence team as he fights terrorism-related charges, after his lawyer...
A run
A MIDDLE-AGED man who until recently weighed more than 100 kilograms will next year attempt to run 162 kilometres in 24 hours passing through...
Warnings of
By Ann Marie Angebrandt
VICTORIAN doctors and the State Opposition say the Williamstown Hospital is in crisis, and are urging the Government to do something...
Roads are priority
ENGLEBERTSCHMIDL
ROAD safety has been earmarked as a priority in the Hobsons Bay City Council’s proposed budget.
“Road safety is of the utmost importance to the...
Help for drivers
THE WESTGATE Road Safety Council will host an older drivers information session in Vietnamese on Sunday 1 July.
The session will be held at 1pm...
Park to get
BY Shane Worrell
NEWPORT'S PAISLEY PARK is set for a $4 million facelift over the next 15 years.
The Hobsons Bay City Council adopted the Paisley...
Charges loom
By Engelbert SchmidlPREMIER Steve Bracks’ eldest son, Nick Bracks, is expected to be summonsed on drink-driving and related traffic offence charges following a single-car...
New $55,000 skate park ideal for young children
A NEW skate-park will be built at JK Grant Reserve near Cherry Park Lake.
The $55,000 park will be the first facility to cater for...
Parking
BY Ann marie Angebrandt
WILLIAMSTOWN traders are stunned they were not consulted about a council proposal that could discourage locals from patronising their businesses.
The Hobsons...
