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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‘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
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
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
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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
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
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
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- Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar
Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar
A seaside portal to any European destination you fancy.
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- Morning Star Hotel
Morning Star Hotel
Bringing pub culture back to Williamstown.
- Daniela Frangos
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