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The gutted shopfront on Nelson Place, Williamstown.

Williamstown ice-cream shop gutted by fire in second suspicious blaze

An ice-cream store has again been targeted by arsonists – the sixth suspicious fire on a main shopping strip in the suburb in past few years.

  • Ashleigh McMillan and Roy Ward

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Residents of Techno Park Drive in Williamstown celebrate being permanently saved from eviction in Hobsons Bay.

‘Gobsmacking’ final win over council eviction for Williamstown residents

After a two-and-a-half year war against Hobsons Bay council and its secret eviction plans, Williamstown residents have received a final ruling on their homes’ fate.

  • Rachael Dexter
11 Victoria Street, Williamstown VIC 3016

Young family spends $2.76m on inner-west home with retro interiors

The new owners plan to renovate and beat three other parties, including some looking to knock down and rebuild.

  • Shona Hendley
Opponents of the latest redevelopment plans for the Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club line the fence.

Tensions flare in seaside suburb over ‘Bondi Icebergs’ proposal

Over seven years, the lifesaving club has gone through three rounds of redevelopment plans, and the neighbourhood is once again divided over the $14.5 million project.

  • Sophie Aubrey
From left: Jessica Marsh, Mia Cusack, Graeme Hammond Anthony Warren and Derek Begg are members of Voices of the Inner West.

Voices group eyes Melbourne’s inner west in first tilt at Labor seats

The community-backed Voices of the Inner West will field independent candidates at the state election as it tries to break Labor’s grip on the area.

  • Annika Smethurst
Some Melbourne beaches may see a cut in lifeguard patrols this summer.

Seaside councils revolt over threat to paid lifeguard patrols

Councils are banding together to push for permanent government funding of Lifesaving Victoria after receiving bills to cover costs of patrols at beaches this summer.

  • Rachael Dexter
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Techno Park Drive residents (from left) Arnie Hindhaugh, Matt Robinson, Nida and Vincent Schirripa and Lara Week in 2024.

Their block of flats is ‘paradise’. They’ve finally won the right to live there

Residents of Techno Park Drive have been fighting eviction by their local council for more than two years. Now, some have won their fight – and they’re hopeful of more success.

  • Cassandra Morgan and Alexander Darling
Lunch at Sebastian comes with water views.

Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar

A seaside portal to any European destination you fancy.

Snacks include Scotch eggs and other old-school faves.

Morning Star Hotel

Bringing pub culture back to Williamstown.

  • Daniela Frangos
Gill Gannon and Bea Tomlin, who help co-ordinate the Keep Champion Road Open group.

Council staff refuse to sign secrecy deals over hated level-crossing plan

The council will now only communicate with the Level Crossing Removal Project in writing.

  • Sophie Aubrey