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    This month, a reader asks why people are so obsessed with bringing their dogs to cafés.
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    Is the Willy Beach Lifesaving Club set to become one of Australia’s most expensive?

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    Jason Bryce asks community to become engaged in the discussions over the new plans for the Williamstown lifesaving club.
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    Australians want more local news, and more positive news

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    Examine the complexities of delivering news in Australia. Distance presents a significant hurdle for local newspapers and communities.
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    Dear Westie – October 25

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    This month, Dear Westie responds to a reader's worry about coffee orders and manliness.
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    Dear Westie – September 25

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    The month the practices of supermarkets are the focus of local ire.
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    Williamstown beach is about to change forever –unless you speak up now

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    Williamstown’s beloved beach is about to change forever – and for the worse – unless residents, ratepayers, and everyone else who loves Williamstown speak up now.
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    Dear Westie – August 2025

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    I don’t mind the farty nicknames, but ever since he started singing the Bette Midler song, one older colleague has started calling me “The Divine Miss M”.
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    Discussing plans for the City of Maribyrnong’s housing future

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    Join the discussion about the city of Maribyrnong housing future. Your voice matters in planning for diverse housing needs.

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