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Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio VIC 30164 2 1Auction$2,150,000 - $2,350,000An Exquisitely Renovated CalifornianExceptionally renovated this magnificent Californian Bungalow has been transformed into a stunning residence with ample space for the growing family and for those who love to entertain this first class home is impressive and inviting Renovated to the highest of standards by Bloom Interiors the contemporary spaces are well designed and have been exceptionally well considered throughout the home is full of character and has been fastidiously restored flanked by fabulous formal and informal living zones beautifully finished with exceptional attention to detail Bedroom accomodation is versatile and equally impressive alternatively set up a home office or an extra living space if needed Luxurious living zones feature throughout the home A sumptuous formal lounge with open fireplace plus a separate internal family room that is perfect for gatherings This space opens to the dining room and the truly magnificent kitchen beautifully engineered Caesarstone bench tops and servery windows set the scene for first class family living and entertaining Open the rear doors and you are greeted by comprehensive outdoor and undercover entertaining spaces a beautifully landscaped yard and an in-ground heated pool The pool zone is spectacular yet understated It sits comfortably at the rear of the property surrounded by a well designed established garden plus multiple storage sheds outside concealed behind a beautiful feature wall The bathrooms are luxurious and include under floor heating Both have been crafted in keeping with the Bloom Interiors signature style Soft textures and tones blend perfectly with family functionality The main bathroom features a freestanding relaxation bathtub and a double vanity designer tiles and high quality fixtures have been used across both bathrooms off street parking and excellent side access Surely one of best homes to go to market in Williamstown this year sold for $4m – despite being completely gutted inside A completely gutted period home on one of the most “exclusive” streets in Melbourne’s western suburbs has sold for $4m with several parties eager to revamp the stripped back home Ray White’s Reece Pearson said the prime position of the 837sq m property was the main drawcard for potential buyers RELATED: Williamstown home surges from $136,000 to $1.89m in 30 years EPA reveals Melbourne’s smelliest suburbs from Cranbourne to Brooklyn How to escape Melbourne rental trap: tenants reveal what it really takes “There’s only a handful of properties that remain in that condition on the Esplanade in Williamstown unrenovated,” he said “The majority of people that were considering it were looking at restoring it The beachfront home has incredible water views … through its walls The property is located 450m from Williamstown Beach offering uninterrupted bay views and proximity to amenities including the local train station and the botanic gardens Mr Pearson said the home was currently uninhabitable “It’s not liveable at the moment … there’s actually no walls on the property,” he said The new owners of 17 Esplanade Williamstown plan to restore and extend the home which comes with an enviable location fronting the bay “The owner that had it for nearly a decade had different plans of extending and potentially subdividing the property was stripped back to its frame and there’s been no walls on the property for the last almost decade.” Mr Pearson said the new local owners hoped to turn the blank canvas into a family home by restoring the front and extending the back of the property Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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The Britannia Hotel’s grand 1910 facade still stands tall A historic Williamstown pub could be set for a dramatic transformation with buyers eyeing the former Britannia Hotel as an opportunity to turn a piece of the suburb’s past into a unique home or business Jellis Craig Williamstown’s Anthony Christakakis said the property at 8 Kanowna St, Williamstown listed with a price guide of $2.75m-$2.95m is attracting strong interest from families looking to convert it into a residence as well as investors considering a mixed-use set up “We’ve had strong interest from local families wanting to convert this 1910 Williamstown landmark into a home,” Mr Christakakis said RELATED: Bring a torch: Trashed Vic public houses for sale at shock prices How savvy Aussie investor made $200k in 8 weeks RCA: Future of gold rush Coffee Palace up in the air “Others have expressed interest in leasing out the downstairs area while living upstairs so there’s potential for a mixed-use set up.” providing buyers with immediate rental income or an opportunity for staged redevelopment The property’s mixed-use zoning allows buyers to explore a variety of potential uses from a luxury home to a commercial space or boutique short-stay accommodation The building features nine principal rooms including a ground-floor deck and two first-floor balconies Historic pub reborn – Once a dilapidated relic attracting keen buyers looking to convert it into a stunning home or business With its mixed-use zoning and prime location the former Britannia Hotel is drawing interest from families Separate entry points and split-level living also make it an ideal candidate for dual-purpose use it’s not the first time an old Williamstown pub has sparked interest from buyers looking to breathe new life into a historic space In 2018, a former pub at 17 Ann St was successfully converted into a home and last sold at auction in 2023 for $2.9m The property overlooks Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park Williamstown’s historic Britannia Hotel offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a dream home or boutique business out of a former pub Mr Christakakis said converted pub-to-home properties are rare in Williamstown “You don’t get hundreds of buyers walking through but the ones who do come through are genuinely interested,” he said “There’s definitely potential for this type of property to be used as an Airbnb investment Converted pub-to-home properties don’t come up often in the area The former hotel is equipped with shower and bathroom facilities “The property’s exclusivity is a major drawcard with buyers knowing that opportunities like this don’t come around often.” The property is open to buyers for expressions of interest the Britannia Hotel is now set for a new chapter The pub’s beer garden could now be your own private space Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Jellis Craig Williamstown’s Anthony Christakakis said the property at 8 Kanowna St, Williamstown listed with a price guide of $2.75m-$2.95m is attracting strong interest from families looking to convert it into a residence RELATED: Bring a torch: Trashed Vic public houses for sale at shock prices How savvy Aussie investor made $200k in 8 weeks RCA: Future of gold rush Coffee Palace up in the air In 2018, a former pub at 17 Ann St was successfully converted into a home and last sold at auction in 2023 for $2.9m Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: RCA: Waverley Park up for grabs for $20m as Hawks move out Private Idaho: Flemington house feels like you’re living in the bush Craigieburn digs where owner was proposed to sells If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page The staff and children at Robina Scott Kindergarten in Williamstown are all smiles after receiving their first Smiles 4 Miles award An initiative of Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Smiles 4 Miles is aimed at improving the oral health of children and their families in high-risk areas across Victoria The program is implemented in the western suburbs by IPC Health “Well done to – Cecil St and Ferguson St centres,” said IPC Health chief executive Jayne Nelson in congratulating the Robina Scott Kindergarten for their award “Robina Scott Kindergarten- Cecil St and Ferguson St centres have achieved this award for the first time with assistance and guidance of IPC Health since starting in the program in 2024” Tooth decay is Australia’s most common health problem and in Hobsons Bay it’s estimated that 15 per cent of children aged 0 – 5 and 52 per cent in the aged 6-8 who attend public dental services Children with tooth decay and poor oral health can have trouble eating and paying attention at kindergarten and day care Smiles 4 Miles assists early childhood services to encourage and promote good oral health habits and healthy eating among children in their care “We are extremely pleased by this recognition for our efforts,” said teacher and educational leader at Robina Scott Kindergarten “IPC Health has been a huge support for us to achieve this milestone and we aim to continue with the fantastic program.” VAFA The VAFA acknowledge the traditional owners of country VIC 30163 1 2Auction$1,400,000 - $1,500,000A Seamless Blend of Modern Living and Edwardian EleganceAn absolutely gorgeous renovated Edwardian in a superb central Williamstown position there is much on offer here at 104 Melbourne Rd An elegant and grand single front home with a wide return verandah offering impressive street presence and plenty of room to move Beautifully restored and renovated over the years the internal spaces are magnificent and have been immaculately executed Including three bright and airy bedrooms with robes The main bedroom is generously proportioned with beautiful built in cabinetry including a study space and a private entrance off the return verandah this home offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and contemporary living The open plan living and dining space is equally impressive This wonderful room opens out to the kitchen and outdoor entertaining zone Open all the doors and bring the outside in this space has been very well designed and thoughtfully considered This is the heart of the home where friends and family with gather The outdoor spaces have also been exceptionally well designed The elevated decked entertaining area is generous and private The grassy yard is perfect for the kids and pets to play plus off street parking for two cars in the side drive an impressive Solar system with two Tesla Batteries and a Tesla car charger Leave the cars at home and stroll around the corner to the main shopping streets An easy walk to The Strand and Nelson Pl in one direction or to Williamstown Beach and the Botanic Gardens in the other direction This location is right in the heart of town where all of the local attractions and amenities are within easy reach where Blue Heelers starring Martin Sacks and Lisa McCune was filmed A Melbourne house where one of Australia’s most beloved police dramas was filmed remains on the market following an auction on Saturday But one of the day’s success stories unfolded in the city’s northern suburbs where a Pakistani national from Saudi Arabia triumphed over seven other bidders to snap up a house just three days after flying in to inspect the home Victoria recorded a preliminary 67 per cent clearance rate from 619 early auction results on the weekend RELATED: Hollywood actor Liam Neeson stars in Mulgrave house listing video Armadale: Prolific Oscar-nominated film producer Paul Wiegard selling 1922-built home Coburg unit snapped up by first-home buyers a week before scheduled ended up passing in after going under the hammer with a $2.85m-$3.1m asking range Jellis Craig’s Anthony Christakakis said he remained in post-auction discussions with a couple of buyers If the Federation-built home remains on the market following the talks it will be listed for private sale with a $2.995m price tag open fire-places and pressed metal ceilings Actor Lisa McCune in the television show Blue Heelers The vendors’ parents did some of the work on the house themselves And Ray White Coburg’s Hamza Ali said that the three-bedroom house at 66 William St, Fawkner, that sold to an international-based buyer changed hands for $1.002m had a building inspection done and he bought it today,” Mr Ali said who initially spotted the residence online is planning to use the abode as an investment before possibly moving in with his family whose parents built the house 17 years ago were selling to help their own children buy their first home,” Mr Ali said He added that it was rare for overseas buyers to purchase in the area with this latest bidder being only the second that he has met within three years The house features a living room integrated with a home office an open living and meals area with a bookcase and walk-in pantry with laundry facilities The kitchen is fitted with stainless-steel cooking appliances and a dishwasher Also in the northern suburbs, a two-bedroom house at 115 Gold St, Brunswick, sold for $1.305m an impressive $205,000 above its $1m-$1.1m asking range Matthews Agency chief executive John Matthews said the former miner’s cottage renovated in a project by designed by EM Architects’ Emma Mitchell had won over the 200 groups who looked through prior to the auction “It was a boomer result,” Mr Matthews said PropTrack is expecting 1280 auctions across Victoria next week Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Yarraville: 1954 Bulldogs Premiership player Doug Reynolds sells his long-time home Award-winning choreographer Phillip Adams of BalletLab selling $1.8m Spotwood home Melbourne’s top state schools and the cheapest pockets to buy a home in their catchment areas A Williamstown home that last sold for just $136,000 in 1994 has now fetched $1.89m at auction marking the biggest Melbourne sale for the long weekend A Williamstown family home sold for just $136,000 in 1994 has fetched $1.89m under the hammer last weekend The sale reflects a remarkable 30-year price shift in what is now one of Melbourne’s most sought-after bayside suburbs and regarded as “bulletproof” by local market experts The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 20 Anzac Cres, Williamstown hasn’t been on the market since the early 90s when interest rates were in double digits and Williamstown was still shaking off its working-class roots RELATED: Brutal reality tenants face saving for a home revealed Bad neighbourhoods you need to avoid Foreign buyer ban just ‘political theatre’ in Melb two families battled it out at auction before the hammer finally fell at a figure nearly 14 times what it last sold for Williams Real Estate director Michael Harvey said the strong result reflected both the home’s prime position and the continued strength of the Williamstown market which he believed had defied broader economic conditions “This is one of the best pockets in Williamstown and homes like this don’t come up often,” Mr Harvey said which says a lot — people don’t want to leave the area designed for modern family living features sleek appliances and a spacious island bench perfect for entertaining An all-season outdoor entertaining space with a built-in concrete bar and adjustable blinds offers the perfect setting for gatherings year-round The auction opened with a $1.78m vendor bid before one of the prospective buyers offered $1.79m to set the pace The price climbed in $10,000 and $5,000 increments before eventually landing at $1.89m one of the strongest results in the suburb so far this year The house sits on 530sq m of land and features multiple living areas across two levels and an expansive back yard with a thriving market garden The lush backyard is home to a thriving garden filled with fruit trees The stylishly renovated bathroom features contemporary finishes The outdoor entertaining area includes a concrete bar and a sheltered deck with adjustable blinds Mr Harvey said demand for well-located family homes remained strong in Williamstown “This suburb has always been bulletproof,” he said A dedicated home office with built-in storage and natural light offering the ideal space for remote work or study The spacious lounge room is bathed in natural light featuring polished floors and a seamless connection to the home’s open-plan layout “I’d expect to see prices continue to rise Williamstown’s median house price now sits at $1.6m including a ground-floor master suite with an ensuite provide comfort and privacy for the whole family The Williams Real Estate director said while values had eased slightly in some parts of Melbourne high-quality homes in lifestyle-driven locations were still commanding premium prices while the buyers — who will only move a few blocks away — were equally ecstatic MORE: Sight unseen: Sydney buyers outmuscling locals in Melb’s west Ex-Bulldogs vice president Susan Alberti lists Peninsula pad Underquoting agents get six-month reprieve from harsher penalties Williamstown is once again being used as the backdrop for a major screen production with the new TV series ‘All Her Fault’ being filmed around the suburb All Her Fault is being filmed in Melbourne for US streaming giant Peacock and stars acclaimed Melbourne-based actress Sarah Snook (Succession,) and American actress and former child star Snook also acts as executive producer for the eight part series directed by Minkie Spiro (3 Body Problem Downton Abbey,) and based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Andrea Mara the series is also being filmed at locations across Melbourne where local resident Peter Newbry came across it while out walking last month “Huge film location site at Williamstown Beach,” wrote Mr Newbury on Facebook “Tech crew sworn to silence but one did utter the word “Hollywood” His post along with a photo showing a raft of white trailers caravans and generators occupying the beach car park attracted plenty of responses including one who said they’d also seen crews filming in nearby Victoria Street and another said they’d received a flyer in their letterbox informing them of pending road closures due to filming Creative Victoria confirmed the set did belong to All Her Fault which was attracted to Victoria through the state government’s Victorian Screen Incentive “All Her Fault is just one of the productions being filmed in Victoria this year – showcasing our incredible creative talent unique locations and world-class screen infrastructure,” said Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks of the production which employs more than 500 crew and has created more than 2000 jobs in total Snook said she was excited to be working in Melbourne again There’s always a can-do attitude,” she said Where the Wild Things Are and The Dressmaker are among the Hollywood films with scenes shot in Williamstown while the iconic first Mad Max film featured parts of the inner-west including the Spotswood Pumping Station Much loved Australian television shows Blue Heelers and Sea Change were shot at numerous locations around Hobsons Bay Work is underway on Footscray Road to build the cycling superhighway that’s suspended between the new elevated road above Footscray Road Over 100 segments have now been lifted into place to build the veloway that will provide cyclists safer travel from the west to the city crews will be lifting segments into their final position directly above Footscray Road as well as installing signs and asphalting we will also be kicking off works to build the missing link in the Federation Trail which will connect from Fogarty Ave in Yarraville to other cycling paths there will be disruptions for motorists travelling on Footscray Road and the West Gate Freeway Williamstown Road citybound exit ramp from Tuesday 1 October to 17 November 2024 Williamstown Road citybound exit ramp closed Footscray Road citybound carriageway  between Dock Link Road and Appleton Dock Road closed More information on detours (including information for heavy vehicles) can be found on bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westgate Drivers should plan ahead, allow extra time. Please visit Victoria's Big Build Disruption map for the most up to date information on dates and detours The Western Bulldogs have submitted their Round 1 team to face Williamstown on Easter Sunday morning The clash will mark new captain Steph Asciak's first at the helm starting in the middle alongside Leah Swain (ruck) and Jaimi Tabb Bree McFarlane is set to start on the half-forward flank while new face Sarah Sansonetti begins at half-back Tannah Hurst and Tamsin Crook will take charge of the back-line while Mary Sandral and Ciaralli Parnell look after the forward-line The Bulldogs will kick off a triple-header treat on Easter Sunday with the VFLW first bounce scheduled for 11:05am AEST at Mission Whitten Oval The VFL Dogs will then take to the field from 2:05pm AEST before the AFL Bulldogs do battle with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium from 7:20pm AEST Score updates for the VFLW will be available via @BulldogsW on X (Twitter), and streamed live via AFL.com.au Defender Liam Jones will be sidelined for a number of weeks The Bulldogs have enjoyed another clean sweep of the coaches’ votes Keep your radios dialled into Nova all week to hear from your favourite Bulldogs players A deeper dive into the stats from our win over Port Adelaide All you need to know ahead of our Easter Sunday night clash with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium Chris Bell provides an update on Liam Jones and Jordan Croft Lou Stephenson reflects on the day of activity with Fire Rescue Victoria The Magpies and Bulldogs clash in round six Backline coach Daniel Pratt reviews the round 8 victory over Port Adelaide in Ballarat The Western Bulldogs Official App is your one stop shop for all your latest team News Scores and Stats delivered LIVE to your smartphone or tablet train and play on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation We offer our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Police have charged a man following an attempted carjacking in Williamstown on Friday Officers responded to reports of a collision involving a silver Nissan Pulsar on Melbourne Road about 3.15pm on February 14 It is alleged that the driver dumped the Nissan following the collision and attempted to open doors on multiple other vehicles Investigators allege that the driver assaulted the occupant of a parked black SUV before fleeing the scene on foot was arrested by police near the intersection of Cole and Osbourne streets The man was charged with attempted carjacking reckless conduct endangering serious injury and driving offences He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday Several GIANTS made strong cases for AFL selection with impressive performances in a gritty 29-point come-from-behind win over Williamstown in their VFL season opener on Saturday Kicking their season off in round two against the visiting Seagulls after having a bye in round one the GIANTS trailed by seven points at the final break but stormed home with a six-goal final term to register a gutsy 14.9 (93) to 8.16 (64) win at Blacktown International Sportspark Played in wet and scrappy conditions not suited to key forwards Max Gruzewski (four goals) sparked the GIANTS with back-to-back goals to start the final term as the GIANTS snatched back a lead they would never surrender as the orange tsunami stormed to victory and Jake Riccardi followed Gruzewski’s lead in the final term with the trio each kicking majors of their own in quick succession as the GIANTS flipped the game on its head to turn what was a seven-point deficit into a four-goal lead midway through the final term to set up the win Several AFL-listed GIANTS shone in the win despite the gloomy conditions nine intercept possessions) putting in an eye-catching performance down back which featured numerous intercept possessions and spoils – as well as a spectacular screamer in the wet in the opening quarter Leek Aleer with an early contender for MOTY 🤯 @VFL pic.twitter.com/FIKVZUFUsI Fellow defender Wade Derksen (25 disposals seven marks) was another standout against the Seagulls four tackles) was strong all day in conditions made for the tough inside midfielder five tackles) was also a noteworthy contributor as he showcased his class and creativity across half-forward in his first game of the season two goals) who worked his way into the game and finished off his day with a strong final term Several of the club’s exciting youngsters also showed promising signs in their first official hit-out of 2025 and Josaia Delana all showing their talent Ough in particular was brilliant against the Seagulls with the tall midfielder finishing his VFL debut with 22 disposals seven tackles and five clearances to his name with his skills and decision-making in traffic a highlight one goal) also had his moments despite the tough conditions while crafty forward Nathan Wardius (12 disposals Talented young ruck Nick Madden (13 disposals 30 hit-outs and five clearances) also continued his emergence with another strong showing in the win Leading the way for the VFL-listed GIANTS was skipper Ryan Hebron (two goals) tough midfielder Marc Sheather (16 disposals and VFL debutant Louie Montgomery (23 disposals four marks) who looked right at home in his first VFL outing Meanwhile tough forward Izzac Hughes made a successful return to footy in his first official match since suffering a traumatic head injury last year against Werribee in round four The GIANTS will now look to make it two in a row to start their VFL season when they host Sandringham in round three next Sunday GIANTS                     1.3    5.4   8.7   14.9 (93)Williamstown           1.5    5.9   8.14 8.16 (64) Hear from GIANTS Defender Leek Aleer after the GIANTS VFL Round Two win over Williamstown The GIANTS sit atop the VFL ladder after a stirring comeback win over the Swans The GIANTS have made four changes for Sunday’s VFL clash with the Swans The GIANTS have named a strong VFL side for their season opener against Williamstown on Saturday Connor Idun presents GIANTS debutant Josaia Delana with his jumper ahead of the Round Eight clash against the Swans Tom Green's instinctive pick up and snap takes this weeks Goal Of The Week Jake Stringers impact with three goals takes this weeks Hahn How Good Moment Hear from GIANTS midfielder Finn Callaghan after the GIANTS loss to the Swans The GIANTS will unleash a Western Sydney debutant as one of three changes for Sydney Derby XXX The GIANTS acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we live We pay respects to Elders past and present and we stand strong together with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Leaders of tomorrow Described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for buyers, Mandalay, at 24 The Strand, is one of a few remaining homes on Williamstown’s premier waterfront street that remain untouched. with its original facade and faded scars of lush green climbers from decades gone by is set on a rare and sprawling 1363 square metres of land and has been held by three generations of the Molyneaux family since 1945 the family believes now is the time for Mandalay to enter a new chapter Mandalay was first owned by Captain George Molyneaux who sailed the world before he joined the Port Phillip Pilot Services The suburbs where buyers can break into the property market fastest The forgotten middle child of the property market: the stuck next-home buyer Melbourne’s most affordable suburbs with units under $500,000 within 5km of the CBD “Captain George Molyneaux was a master mariner who came out to Australia from England,” says Tim Molyneaux one of the home’s current owners and George’s grandson Tim says his grandfather met his grandmother “George stayed in the house right through his married life and his grandsons and granddaughter – we kind of grew up there,” Tim says Tim says the house was the hub of lively neighbourhood activity with local kids playing together in the gardens on the weekends and after school was styled by Emily and features George’s collection of nautical artefacts and it is almost preserved exactly how he remembers it as a child “It really is a time capsule; you could go in and it could really be the turn of the last century,” Tim says “It is probably like walking through an old museum or something in some ways with nautical artifacts and old furniture from the period.” The heart of the home is the formal sitting room with a fireplace (“that still churns out a lot of heat”) and French doors that open to a verandah that overlooks Hobson’s Bay “We would have drinks out there on a summer night and just look out over the bay with the big magnolia tree in the front garden flowering through the warm months,” Tim says George lived in Williamstown until he passed away at 97 Tim fondly remembers his grandfather as “a local identity” and loved the stories he would tell the family about his life on the sea and his adventures Tim’s father inherited the home and lived here with his daughter who cared for him until he passed at 98 in early 2024 Tim and his two siblings have decided it’s time for their much-loved family home to find its next owners Listing agent Joanne Royston of Ray White Williamstown says the property has been the talk of the town, with curious locals able to catch a glimpse of the historic home’s interiors for the first time (thanks to the carefully documented listing photos). Inspections are by appointment only. “Most of the locals certainly are very familiar with the home’s exterior,” she says. “It’s behind quite a high fence line and an established garden … you can just see the facade from the street because it’s all the way back on the block, so there’s been lots of curiosity.” For interested buyers who have toured the home, Royston says it’s the original details, heritage legacy and restoration opportunity that has them getting their ducks in a row to make an offer. “The main buyers that are interested are families looking to fully restore, renovate and own one of the most significant homes in Williamstown,” Royston says. The two-storey, four-bedroom Georgian-style house sits on a generous 1363-square-metre parcel of land with waterfront views and original ornate details that could be plucked straight out of the interiors of your favourite BBC 19th-century period drama. “It’s certainly one of the most significant blocks available on The Strand, and the only one of that size with access off another street and not via a laneway,” Royston says. Tim and his siblings hope the house is bought by “someone who really cares for it and gives it a new lease of life”. The price range for 24 The Strand is $6.3 million to $6.93 million. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Williamstown’s 2024 season proved to be very similar to the one prior with the Seagulls’ campaign finishing at the same stage and against the same opponent two impressive finals wins showed they are not far off the mark as they chase their first flag since 2015 Position: 6thW-L-D (%): 13-8 (107.4%)Players used: 36Played every match: 2 – Will Fordham Jake GreiserEx-AFL players: 11 (152 matches)Debutants: 6 – Josh Browne Best and Fairest: 1st: Luke Parks (83 votes) Joel Fitzgerald and Brodie McLaughlin (57)J.J Aiden Bonar (4)Coaches MVP Award: Luke Parks (53 votes) Corey Ellison (30)Leading Goalkickers: Brodie McLaughlin (49) Jovan Petric (14)Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year: Luke Parks (back pocket) (Averages – minimum 6 matches)Disposals: Will Fordham 21.3 Jack Toner 18.5Contested possessions: Riley Collier-Dawkins 11.6 James Cousins 7.6Kicks: Joel Fitzgerald 14.6 Luke Parks 12.3Handballs: Toby Triffett 10.8 Riley Collier-Dawkins 0.6Clearances: Riley Collier-Dawkins 6.3 James Cousins 2.9Rebound-50s: Jake Greiser 6.2 What went right: The Seagulls produced arguably the best all-round performance of the season when they dismantled reigning Grand Finalist and eventual premier Werribee by 52 points at DSV Stadium on Anzac Day The result avenged a 15-goal flogging from the Tigers in the same fixture a year earlier They also thrashed the other 2024 Grand Finalist in Southport by 46 points by the bay a couple of weeks earlier as they made an early statement by racing to a 7-1 start Williamstown showed its vaunted spirit to belt Richmond in their Wildcard final before stunning Box Hill on the road in the elimination final to record another top six finish What went wrong: After sitting pretty at the top of the ladder the Seagulls copped a 10-goal hammering from arch-rival Port Melbourne in their Johnson-Callahan Cup clash in Round 10 It started a slide of four losses in five weeks including defeats in the return games against Southport and Werribee Losing star defenders Fin O’Dwyer and Ryley Stoddart plus runners Mitch Cox and Darby Henderson for large chunks of the season also didn’t help while a shock home loss to North Melbourne in Round 19 meant the Seagulls needed to take the long route to reach premiership glory which proved a bridge too far to cross despite score two superb finals wins Summary: A very similar season to the last one which finished at the same stage with an away semi final defeat at the hands of the Brisbane Lions Albeit this year it ended in a high-standard shootout which Williamstown led by four goals during the third term The Seagulls had a multi-pronged forward line led by Brodie McLaughlin (49 goals) and Corey Ellison (38) as well as a strong backline that was hard to penetrate despite the AFL call-ups for Marty Hore and Oscar McDonald with Luke Parks winning the Gerry Callahan Medal The absence of midfielders from the top five of that count (three backs two forwards) can be taken two ways – that the bookends were extremely strong or the engine room needs a bit of work Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris incredible misses and more in our look back on the April action of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse gives host Bharat Sundaresan the rundown on how Australian football began and how it became such a significant part of Australian culture With a challenging month of away clashes ahead Fremantle needs to find a way to win on the road if it's to seriously contend in 2025 One of footy's famous rivalries will kick off the AFLW season to mark the 10th season of the competition Check out all the action from the state leagues around the country Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 8 The captain of WA's wheelchair football team once aspired to play AFL he's representing his state at his sport's biggest annual tournament Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Riley Beveridge with the latest news Check out the Rising Star for AFL’s Round 8 Will a hard tag from Jack Viney be the reason Harley Reid leaves the Eagles Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 8 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season The Match Review findings for Sunday's round eight games are in In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Williamstown farewelled one of its most familiar and friendly figures on Monday with the funeral of Peter “Tich” Taylor held at Altona Memorial Park The 75-year-old known universally as Tich or Tichy died on December 4 following a long illness Tich’s illness related to complications with a doubled lung transplant he had in 2017 the moment that led to him becoming a beloved local identity in the first place “When he got the transplant he really just went ‘I’ve got a second chance at life and I’m gonna run with it,” said his daughter In order to embrace his new lease on life and to get his new lungs functioning Tich began walking along the Williamstown foreshore twice a day shaggy hair and cheerful manner becoming as much of a fixture as the fort or the football ground “He just met all of Williamstown,” said Georgia of his daily walks which began with a brisk version at 5.30am before a more sociable stroll a few hours later The impact this had on others was made clear when a Facebook post announcing Tich’s death was flooded with tributes “Loved meeting Tich during my lockdown walks Always a happy exchange,” wrote broadcaster and Williamstown local “I used to see Tich when running and always got a wave,” wrote Toni Burton “A wonderful part of our community who will be missed,” added Sam Parker Georgia said her father spent his later years helping “I was at his house one day and he was just in and out ‘I’ve gotta help this person’ or ‘I’ve gotta walk someone’s dog’.“ Tich worked in the merchant navy before working as a boiler attendant In 1987 he became a single father to Georgia and her two older brothers Georgia said her father’s positivity shone through “Dad would say ’Marvellous!’ to whoever asked ’how are you’?,” she recalled “I’m happy every day when I open my eyes … If you open your eyes each morning Peter ‘Tich’ Taylor is survived by children Damien Lewis and Georgia and grandchildren Roscher A Yarraville house owned by 1954 Bulldogs Premiership player Doug Reynolds and a Williamstown home where Blue Heelers was filmed are to be auctioned this weekend A Williamstown house that served as Mt Thomas Police Station in the long-running police drama Blue Heelers will be auctioned with $2.85m-$3.1m price hopes today they are among 1231 auctions scheduled across Victoria this week after the state recorded a 63.2 per cent clearance rate last week RELATED: ‘Uninhabitable’ beachfront home in Williamstown sells for $4m Williamstown home surges from $136,000 to $1.89m in 30 years Nathan Coe: Former Socceroo goalkeeper selling his family home in Yarraville Jellis Craig’s Anthony Christakakis said more than 50 groups had inspected the five-bedroom residence that starred alongside the actors and still showcases pressed metal ceilings the fact it’s single level and a brick home when most houses in Williamstown from the era are weatherboard has interested buyers and provided a point of difference,” Mr Christakakis said Ray White Williamstown director Dean Stanley has the $850,000-$900,000 listing for Reynolds The footballing great is remembered for kicking a goal in the 1954 grand final that became the Western Bulldogs’ first Premiership win Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune portrayed Maggie Doyle in Blue Heelers is being sold by Western Bulldogs’ 1954 Premiership player Doug Reynolds A 1983 reunion of Ron McCarthy and Doug Reynolds who both played in Footscray’s 1954 grand final team Meanwhile in Melbourne’s north east, 12 bidders are expected to go head-to-head for a townhouse at 38 Lucca Walk, Mernda, that’s priced at $485,000-$530,000 Ray White Wollert’s Hayden Assaad said that having three to four bidders per auction was the norm for his area meaning that more than 10 potential purchasers was a big deal Mr Assaad said the three-bedroom home’s affordable price point and proximity to Plenty Rd’s shops and eateries had appealed to first-home buyers and investors While it’s mostly Melbourne-based investors in the mix he has noted Sydney investors looking at properties in the region too “It’s probably just that the affordability of Melbourne’s median house price is a bit cheaper than Sydney’s,” Mr Assaad said features a main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe MORE: Aussie buyer’s agent Jack Henderson urges people to buy within their means ‘Nightclub’ home owned by THE LUME and van Gogh Live creator Bruce Peterson for sale Seven buyers fight over Bayswater North home as price shoots $160,000 past reserve A Williamstown man has kept his eyes on the prize quite literally securing over $1.2 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw and promptly safeguarding his ticket The man held one of the four division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4553 on Saturday When a TattsLotto official called the regular player he shared he’d been using the same numbers for decades “I’m so glad you’re calling because I haven’t been able to take my eyes off my ticket it obviously went completely different to how it normally goes it’s going through my head and it’s still sinking in The man said there was no special meaning behind the numbers having begun using them after once randomly crossing them off a ticket It’s completely life changing,” he said of his numbers finally coming up trumps His winning marked 12-game entry was purchased from Altona Lotto Owner Simon Jiao said he was ecstatic to have sold a division one winning entry in the weekend’s draw It’s amazing news for our store,” Mr Jiao said we had only sold one division one winning entry and that was over 30 years ago and we wish him all the best with the prize “We hope to sell another winning ticket again soon!” A Hobsons Bay primary school has the Williamstown Theatre Company to thank for being able to perform a Roald Dahl classic for its annual production Williamstown North Primary School is performing Matilda on December 4 and 5 at the Centenary Theatre at Williamstown High School explained obtaining a licence to perform such a popular work by such a popular author would normally be beyond their means “But the Williamstown Theatre Company had a licence (to Matilda) and offered us the rights,” Ms Adams said “We were extremely excited to get the opportunity It’s a special show that emphasises themes of equity fairness and kindness.” Williamstown North will perform the musical version of Matilda with the lyrics and score written by renowned Australian comedian and musician Tim Minchin which Ms Adams said was another reason why she chose it “I think amplifying Australian voices is important,” she said adding that the students in the cast were enjoying it too “Roald Dahl stories are inherently a bit mischievous and the characters are larger than life and the students really relate to it and respond to it.” while all students from grades three to six will class songs meaning about 80 per cent of school’s enrolment is involved “In terms of props and set and costuming it’s probably the biggest,”said Ms Adams of how Matilda compared to previous Williamstown North Primary productions Matilda will be performed in matinee and evening shows at 2pm and 6.30pm on December 4 and 5 Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CQDHP It was another breakthrough year for Williamstown despite its eventual finals disappointment with the Seagulls claiming their maiden rebel VFLW minor premiership in the club’s 160th season Position: 3rd (minor premiers)W-L-D %: 11-4-2 (151.98%)Players used: 33Played every match: 5 – India Barker Megan WilliamsonAFLW players used: 0Debutants: 7 – Laura Blue Best and Fairest: =1st: Emily Eaves and Megan Williamson 5th: Lori StepnellLambert-Pearce Medal votes: Emily Eaves (12) Ash Thorneycroft (10)Coaches MVP votes: Emily Eaves (48) Megan Williamson (26)Rebel VFLW Team of the Year: Lori Stepnell Sharnie WhitingLeading Goalkickers: Sharnie Whiting (25) (Averages – Minimum 6 matches)Disposals: Ash Thorneycroft 16.1 Emily Eaves 13.1Contested possessions: Emily Eaves 9.9 Cat O’Bryan 8.2Kicks: Ash Thorneycroft 13.2 Sharnie Whiting 9.1Handballs: Emily Eaves 5.0 Lori Stepnell 3.9Marks: Sharnie Whiting 2.9 Neve Crowley 2.3Tackles: Ash Thorneycroft 9.2 Neve Crowley 5.1Clearances: Cat O’Bryan 5.2 Megan Williamson 4.2Inside-50s: Megan Williamson 3.6 India Barker 2.4Rebound-50s: Gabby Biedenweg-Webster 3.9 What went right: After getting a taste of finals action for the first time in 2023 the Seagulls went to the next level this year They soured to their maiden minor premiership in the club’s 160th season following a remarkable run of 10 wins and a draw in 11 matches The run included the scalps of both the eventual Grand Finalists and well and truly earned their lofty perch Gabby Biedenweg-Webster’s form in defence earned her a second AFLW contract with Fremantle What went wrong: It was a scratchy start to the year with a 1-2-1 record after four games but that was long forgotten by the time the business end of the season rolled around The positive to their long-term profile of having Biedenweg-Webster picked up for a second time was also a crippling blow to their 2024 chances as they could not stop North Melbourne or the Western Bulldogs getting a run-on in the semi and preliminary finals Losing skipper and Team of the Year captain Eliza Straford to a knee injury in the qualifying final was the tipping point Summary: Another breakthrough year for Williamstown despite the finals disappointment – and the Seagulls will learn and grow from that as they did following their maiden 2023 finals experience Cat O’Bryan was a surprise packet in her debut VFLW season at the age of 41 and Ash Thorneycroft starred again at 34 with their efforts no doubt inspiring their younger teammates such as Emily Eaves and Megan Williamson Inaccuracy is something they will want to work on going at less than 50 per cent for the season Highly rated draft prospect Jagga Smith joins Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge on Gettable Dogs will have their day at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown on Sunday It’s where the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand will be holding its annual Dog Day in Dog Town event from 10am until 2pm An afternoon to be enjoyed by the whole family the event consists of a dog parade and walk to Pier Farm and back followed by dog competitions such as cutest dog There will even be competitions for the canine that most resembles their owner and the one the most looks like a famous movie character though they must be friendly and socialise well with the other dogs kids and anyone who wants to show off their pooch at this event,” said Point Gellibrand Rotary Club’s Gael Meadowcraft encouraging Hobsons Bay locals and their dogs to come along Admission is $20 which includes entry to the dog parade and dog competitions as well as giveaways “There are lots of lovely grassy spots to relax stalls and information regarding dog rescue organisations and dog adoption agencies,” Ms Meadowcraft said A sausage sizzle will also be on offer and if they’re lucky there might even be a snag or two for dogs as well as their owners All money raised from Dog Day in Dog Town will go towards the many local charities supported by Point Gellibrand Rotary There is more information on the Rotary Club of Pont Gellibrand Facebook page or by emailing: rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com Tickets are available at: www.trybooking.com/CWGPG An interstate investor has swooped on a trio of small Williamstown warehouses offered individually collected $9.5 million – a blended 4.57 per cent yield the amalgamation contains 2703 sqm of improvements Ben Quennell and Joff Mithen were the agents Williamstown is about 10 kilometres south west of Melbourne’s CBD Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Play Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds6m Brought to you by Thousands of the small beetles were spotted on the beach south-west of Melbourne over the weekend. Senior curator of entomology at Melbourne University Dr Ken Walker joined ABC Radio Melbourne to explain what might have drawn ladybugs to Williamstown. There are hundreds of species of ladybirds in Australia.(Wikicommons: Dominik Stodulski) It’s where the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand will be holding their annual “Dog Day in Dog Town” event from 10am until 2pm though they must be friendly and socialise well with other dogs stalls and information regarding dog rescue organizations and dog adoption agencies,” Ms Meadowcraft added was a real contender to become what’s now the CBD the small settlement was renamed William’s Town in 1837 with the same stroke of the pen that brought Melbourne into existence with architecture harking back to the mid-1800s and pubs that have sustained locals for generations But heritage alone isn’t enough to keep them all afloat “Williamstown used to be a thriving area for pubs, but a lot have shut down in the past 10 to 15 years,” publican Stephen Mitchell (who co-owns the excellent Bridge Hotel in Werribee) tells Broadsheet That was the fear for the Morning Star Hotel, an 1890-built pub clouded by rumours of redevelopment. So Mitchell, Matt Vero (Marquis of Lorne, Mount Erica Hotel, Orrong Hotel) and Williamstown local Aaron Onofretchook swooped in to save it travel spots and more – curated by those who know After a year’s break, the grand old pub is back with a fresh design from Melbourne-based Studio A Mi (Wally’s) blending mid-century pub nostalgia with coastal touches The main dining room’s original layout has been retained but rattan flooring has replaced the old carpets banquette seating is upholstered in corduroy and the ceiling is a golden shade of yellow The front bar has been completely rebuilt with retro mosaic tiles and vintage lighting while the expanded beer garden offers seating for 100 a children’s play area with a cubby house and sandpit and a bar that’s nearly twice the size of the original Alongside staples like parmas and cheeseburgers the menu features a pork tomahawk served with apple-ginger sauce and cabbage slaw; slow-roasted lamb shoulder with pearl couscous and yoghurt sauce; and a butcher’s cut for two that changes weekly Salted snapper fritters and Scotch eggs with hot mustard and brown sauce are on hand to satisfy the inevitable cravings for drinking snacks On the topic of drinks, every tap in the Star is independent. The team can pour whatever it likes, for as little or as long as it likes, with none of the lock-in contracts demanded by the majors. The current roster includes Wolf of the Willows, Bodriggy and a house pilsner brewed at Stomping Ground and the cocktail list leans mostly classic There are also happy hour specials on Fridays from 4pm to 6pm www.morningstarhotel.com.au 13 Melbourne Bars, Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Richmond VFL will take on Williamstown in the Wildcard Round this Sunday afternoon at DSV Stadium. The clash between eighth-placed Williamstown and ninth-placed Tigers will take place this Sunday, August 25 at DSV Stadium from 12:00pm. The VFL Tigers secured their spot in this year’s Wildcard Round after defeating arch-rival Carlton by nine points on Sunday morning at IKON Park. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richmond (@richmond_fc) Richmond is featuring in the Wildcard Round for the second consecutive year with VFL Coach Steve Morris stating “it’s a great opportunity for teams that miss out” “It’s a great way of extending the season for another week leading into September and it gives us a shot to stay in the hunt,” said Morris Richmond Media caught up with VFL coach Steve Morris after the Tigers booked their spot in the Wild Card weekend The highest-ranked winner in Wildcard Round will advance to the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series as the seventh-placed team and will take on the Box Hill Hawks in the second elimination final The lowest-ranked winner in Wildcard Round will progress to the first elimination final as the eighth-placed team and will play against the Southport Sharks Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers win against Carlton For matches played in Victoria during Wildcard Round through to the Preliminary Finals concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free Fans who can't make it to DSV Stadium can watch the game live on Channel 7 All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 9 clash against West Coast at the 'G Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash Richmond couldn't respond following a first-quarter goal blitz by Hawthorn at the MCG on Sunday Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne but now this historic pier is getting a huge makeover Williamstown's beloved Workshops Pier is finally getting a multi-million-dollar facelift The pier has been closed due to its deteriorating condition since 2021 but the upcoming restoration – scheduled for early next year – will anchor the landmark as a symbol of Williamstown's maritime spirit once more The recent announcement revealed that the upgrades will focus on fortifying the pier's foundations paving the way for its reopening as a bustling spot for locals these projects are set to strengthen Victoria's local ports which generate over $900 million annually for local and regional economies.  Workshops Pier will once again host tall ships Initially built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1976 the pier has long been a cornerstone of the town's historic waterfront and serves as a testament to its enduring nautical heritage "Workshops Pier has been a proud part of Williamstown's maritime project for more than 80 years," says minister for ports and freight Melissa Horne. "This upgrade will ensure it will continue to be enjoyed for decades more to come." 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us is set for auction this weekend with a reserve price of $4 million The former three-bedroom home sits on a 837sqm block and is just 450 metres from the popular waters of Williamstown Beach The listing describes the home as “stripped back to its original form” and offering a buyer “a blank canvas in one of the area’s most exclusive waterfront locations” it also has uninterrupted views across the bay and is around the corner from the Williamstown Botanic Gardens with easy access to the dining scene of Nelson Place Hunters Hill ‘abandoned mansion’ gets last-minute reprieve from mortgagee Abandoned Mosman mansion last sold for $6.6 million to reclaim icon status Sydney's $10m forsaken mansion sells after 50 years of neglect “The property is not presently inhabitable or watertight and does not contain any secured rooms or utilities within the structure,” the listing reads “Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence and inspections to assess the condition and suitability of the property for their intended use.” Selling agent Reece Pearson told Domain there has been much interest in the property with multiple parties expressing an interest The property was last sold in 2016 for $3.14 million. Richmond’s three-game winning streak has grinded to a halt after it fell to the Seagulls by 22 points in wet and windy conditions at DSV Stadium on Saturday night, 8.10 (58) to 5.6 (36). Courtesy of the conditions, the first goal of the night came twenty-one minutes into the first quarter through Tiger Jacob Bauer. He then converted on the quarter-time siren to make it two goals in the quarter. After his three-goal haul in Richmond’s most previous win against the Suns, he was potent again on Saturday night, finishing with 13 disposals and two marks to go along with his two goals. Jacob Bauer kicks the first goal of the match late in the first and gets the Tigers going. The Tigers established an 11-point quarter-time lead off the back of impressive work from Joel Garner (27 disposals, seven tackles, seven hit-outs, five clearances), Nick Guiney (17 disposals, three marks, three tackles), and Cam Olden (17 disposals, 11 tackles, four clearances, one goal). Impressively, seven of Olden’s 11 tackles came in the opening term. As the rain started to pour heavily in the second term, the Tigers were held to a scoreless quarter, and registered just one inside-50. The Seagulls kicked their first goal of the night five minutes into the quarter, and three more goals followed courtesy of their 29 forward entries. Off the back of Williamstown’s’ forward-50 and territory dominance in the quarter, and Richmond’s lack-of-it, the hosts booted four goals from 10 scoring shots to establish a 19-point half-time lead. VFL Senior Coach Steve Morris speaks to Richmond Media after the Tigers loss to Williamstown. A positive for the Tigers was the performance of 18-year-old Jagga Smith. Smith was strong in his VFL debut, finishing with 31 disposals, five marks and eight clearances. The Seagulls kicked the first goal of the second half through 2023 Jim ‘Frosty’ Miller Medallist Brodie McLaughlin to establish a game-high 22-point lead. Despite having seven shots on goal in the quarter, the Tigers failed to make the most of their opportunities and only converted once through Mohammad Yassine. Yassine (six disposals, one tackle, one goal) kicked the first goal for the Tigers since the quarter-time siren from more than 50-metres out. Mohammed Yassine kicks over the pack from outside 50 to get the Tigers third goal. For all of Williamstown’s dominance, the Tigers had cut down the margin to just 14 points on the eve of three-quarter-time. The Tigers came out of the blocks strong early in the fourth quarter and converted the first goal of the term through Olden to cut the margin down to eight points. However, Richmond’s celebrations were cut short as Williamstown’s instant response pushed the margin back out to 14 points. Then, two goals in as many minutes from the hosts extended the margin out to a game-high 27 points, shutting out any chance of a Richmond comeback. Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers loss against Williamstown. In the end, the Tigers couldn’t capitalise on their momentum early in the fourth quarter, and were handed a 22-point loss, their sixth of the season. As a result, Richmond have dropped to eighth on the 2024 VFL ladder. The Tigers look ahead to their next challenge against arch-rival Collingwood in a double header at the Swinburne Centre next Sunday, July 28 from 10:05am. Goalkickers: Bauer (2), Yassine, Pollocks, Olden Best: Wilson, Smith, Garner, Olden, Guiney, El Nour, Bauer All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 9 clash against West Coast at the 'G. Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season. Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash. Richmond resisted as long as it could, but with so much on the line, Port Adelaide lifted to a strong win. Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale. Check out her highlights. Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus. Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn. Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn. Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury. We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land, air and waterways where we live and work. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE By Rachael Dexter View of the city from Williamstown.Credit: Joe Armao Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time I’m standing with Williamstown barista Scott Kilmartin looking out over what we both agree is one of the most dramatic and contrasting panoramas in Melbourne The sun is thawing out a painfully cold winter morning on the waterfront Smoke curls out of the solitary smoke stack at the Newport power station backgrounded by the great Half a dozen enormous cargo ships sit beneath the strange The shimmering blue Hobsons Bay stretches to the soaring CBD skyline Hundreds of tidy yachts rock gently at anchor in front of brutalist public housing towers Puffer jacket-clad retired couples walk spindly dogs along the water’s edge in view of multimillion dollar mansions along the winding coastal road called ‘The Strand’ a gigantic 250-metre oil tanker sits moored at Gellibrand Pier bringing in fuel to the Mobil Altona refinery Scott Kilmartin and his water side coffee van in Williamstown.Credit: Simon Schluter it literally feels like [film director] James Cameron’s gonna walk over and go ‘cut’,” Kilmartin muses looking out from his water-side coffee van which serves pre-dawn brews to dog walkers and medical on shift work at the western hospitals The container ships are like ghost ships that move in between It literally feels like it could be CGI [computer-generated imagery] There’s nowhere else in Melbourne quite like the western peninsula suburb of ‘Willy’; which draws in visitors from across the city for a dose of the seaside air ‘Willy Beach’ is a go-to for thousands in the summer months The waterfront is a favourite vantage spot for ship spotters to see cargo move in and out of the Port of Melbourne and for tourists ferrying from the CBD to explore the bluestone history of Williamstown’s rich past People lucky enough to live there know they are on a good wicket In a week of conversations with locals The Age heard the historic seaside suburb (briefly considered as the original location for central Melbourne) similar to Manly in Sydney and Fremantle in Perth or But every single person spoken to by The Age unprompted gave one similar descriptor; that this place “is like a country town” despite being 13 kilometres from the CBD A place where old-timers from its industrial heyday live beside sports stars “You’ve got a suburb with water on three sides and no through traffic – it’s like a cul de sac,” says former Labor premier Steve Bracks who moved his family to Williamstown 34 years ago from Ballarat Williamstown has three train stations on the Williamstown line ferries from the CBD and St Kilda and notoriously no sets of traffic lights There are just over 14,000 people in the Williamstown and Williamstown North area – an “elbow” of a suburb that juts out into Port Phillip Bay abutted by Newport to the north and Altona-Seaholme to the west – all sitting in the Hobsons Bay Council area “We picked Williamstown because [it’s a] beautiful place “And it reminded us of provincial Ballarat… a graceful place.” “When I go elsewhere into other suburbs in Melbourne there’s traffic sipping a coffee in a brick alleyway outside popular ‘hole in the wall’ coffee joint Piccolo One after a boxing class with her 23-year-old daughter Kat Reflecting on bringing up her three children in the Williamstown area through the 2000s and 2010s Chrisoulis says “everyone seems to know everyone around here” “There was always help from neighbours with picking up kids from school – everyone supported each other,” she says Vikkie and daughter Kat Chrisoulis at Piccolo One cafe.Credit: Simon Schluter “You’ll see kids ride their bikes home from school back People are clearly very comfortable letting their kids like roam the streets,” added Kat the two large Indigenous groups living it what is now known as Williamstown and Footscray were the Bunurong (Boon Wurrung) and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) tribes – local Indigenous people knew the area as ‘Koort – Boork – Boork’ meaning a clump of she-oak trees.The first ever European ships in to anchor in what is now Melbourne did so at what is now Williamstown That was because the Yarra River is nothing like it is today – it was very narrow at times [there was] debris and sandbars,” he says.“Williamstown had deeper water and shelter from the weather at Hobsons Bay That’s how Williamstown came about.” What is now known as Williamstown was mooted as the original administrative site of future Victoria in 1836 but the government authorities in NSW decided to go with where Melbourne CBD is now because of a lack of fresh water in the west During the gold rush between 1850s and 1870s, brutal floating prisons loomed offshore and their forced labour – including that of the infamous Ned Kelly – built some of the basic infrastructure in Williamstown in leg irons including the bluestone Point Gellibrand Seawall To this day locals argue over a rumour that Kelly played a season of footy with the Williamstown Football Club (historian Haynes says the locals wouldn’t have let a prisoner convict play football with them,” he says Williamstown has totally transformed from a gritty no-go zone for people from “the other side [of the Yarra]” in the early 20th century Williamstown was properly opened up to the other side of the city when the Westgate Bridge finally opened in 1978 after its disastrous collapse during construction in 1970 “I was in high school at the time at Williamstown High and felt the ground shake when it came down,” remembers Haynes Until the 1980s the Williamstown waterfront was a powerhouse of maritime activity and industry with thousands of ship oil and petrol moving in and out of the port that industry has dwindled and almost entirely petered out The shipbuilding industry in Williamstown ended when the Turnbull government ploughed money into shipyards in Adelaide and Perth any new submarines built in Australia will be built in Adelaide The Williamstown Shipyard – the last of its kind in Victoria – built its last naval vessel, the HMAS Adelaide in 2015. Last month, British military giant BAE Systems put the site went up for sale with a price tag of $200 million There are also question marks over the future of other huge industrial operations in the Williamstown area after ExxonMobil ceased refinery operations in 2021 at its Altona refinery sites with their huge looming tanks and refinery stacks in Altona and parts of Williamstown The company now imports and stores fuel, but has recently become embroiled in scandal after the attempted mass eviction of up to 100 residents at Williamstown’s ‘Techno Park Drive’.But amidst the major industrial upheavals some trades continue on the waterfront as they have for decades is taking mid-morning smoko with his shipwright colleagues from their dock shed overlooking Hobsons Bay “It’s not a bad place to drink beer at the end of the day [either],” Jones laughs Jones is one of a small team who restore and repair wooden yachts with F.J Darley Traditional Shipwrights at the Seaworks maritime precinct off Nelson Place The workshop has the sweet smell of sawdust and wooden hulls sit up on bracelets in the workshop waiting to be repaired Christian Jones takes an early smoko at F.J Darley traditional shipwrights.Credit: Simon Schluter Their latest project sits out in the shed by the water’s edge awaiting its turn for loving restoration; the oldest yacht in Australia – the Zephyr was launched 150 years ago in 1873 in South Australia “People say it’s a dying trade and I guess it is in some ways it is but I feel like people been saying that for a long time,” laughs Jones The maritime precinct – which now includes a museum events space and the quirky ‘Pirate Tavern’ pub and live music venues – was saved by a community campaign and the incoming Bracks Labor government in the late 1990s was mooted to be sold off by the Kennett Liberal government for luxury waterfront apartments With the country plunged into a housing crisis and the state pushing more density in developed suburbs apart from two public housing towers Williamstown is notably low-rise with many grand houses “Williamstown was once mainly working-class people Median weekly income in Williamstown is $2411 per household compared to the Victorian average of $1759 according to the most recent census data The median house price in Williamstown for the past financial year is $1.6 million or $680,000 for units More people own their homes outright in Williamstown than the Victorian average Local real estate agent John Limperis said there was a distinct increase in the number of younger families and younger couples moving into the area in recent years St Kilda and Elwood for the “premium” suburb of Willy a lot of people that were in Williamstown were staying in Williamstown and Williamstown only we’ve seen a few buyers that are coming from the other side of town “They’re looking at similar properties on the other end of the breaching there they’re looking at $500,000 to a million dollars more than what they’re looking at for a very similar property in Williamstown.” There have been some small pockets of apartment buildings constructed – at times amid local controversy – over the past decade at Waterline Place near Point Gellibrand founder of the Williamstown Maritime Association was part of the campaign to save the waterfront from apartments but years later he ironically ended up moving into another apartment building across the road Williamstown local Geoff Dougall on his balcony.Credit: Simon Schluter Willy’s tucked-away nature has a flipside; like many localised strip shopping areas it has struggled with shop vacancies in recent years not-for-profit Renew Australia is undertaking analysis of Williamstown’s shopping strips to come up with a plan to increase foot traffic President of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Rosemary Angyasy who has been lobbying the council for free parking and better night-time lighting to bring more nightlife on the waterfront remembers Williamstown pumping on a Sunday afternoon in the early 2010s [Local] Mark Philippoussis was sitting at a table at a cafe in Nelson Place with all his mates The strip was so busy you had to say ‘sorry “And it wasn’t just because Mark was there.” “It should be more vibrant than it is [now].” podcaster and Williamstown local Kate Stevenson says locals have a fear about there were more than 40 pubs in Williamstown – often grand buildings on almost every corner In the past year alone in Williamstown the Rose Hotel the Morning Star Hotel and the Prince Albert hotel have all closed But Stevenson takes heart in how bustling the recently re-opened Stags Head Hotel is Williamstown local and Melbourne food podcaster Kate Stevenson at Stags Head Hotel.Credit: Joe Armao “There is nothing better than seeing kids fishing from a pier as we kids were able to do,” he says “Our foreshore has what many cities across the world would die for.” Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. 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I\\u2019m standing with Williamstown barista Scott Kilmartin looking out over what we both agree is one of the most dramatic and contrasting panoramas in Melbourne Puffer jacket-clad retired couples walk spindly dogs along the water\\u2019s edge in view of multimillion dollar mansions along the winding coastal road called \\u2018The Strand\\u2019 it literally feels like [film director] James Cameron\\u2019s gonna walk over and go \\u2018cut\\u2019,\\u201D Kilmartin muses There\\u2019s nowhere else in Melbourne quite like the western peninsula suburb of \\u2018Willy\\u2019; which draws in visitors from across the city for a dose of the seaside air \\u2018Willy Beach\\u2019 is a go-to for thousands in the summer months and for tourists ferrying from the CBD to explore the bluestone history of Williamstown\\u2019s rich past described as \\u2018Hawthorn in the West\\u2019 \\u201Cif Brighton and Daylesford has a baby\\u201D But every single person spoken to by The Age unprompted gave one similar descriptor; that this place \\u201Cis like a country town\\u201D despite being 13 kilometres from the CBD \\u201CYou\\u2019ve got a suburb with water on three sides and no through traffic \\u2013 it\\u2019s like a cul de sac,\\u201D says former Labor premier Steve Bracks There are just over 14,000 people in the Williamstown and Williamstown North area \\u2013 an \\u201Celbow\\u201D of a suburb that juts out into Port Phillip Bay abutted by Newport to the north and Altona-Seaholme to the west \\u2013 all sitting in the Hobsons Bay Council area \\u201CWe picked Williamstown because [it\\u2019s a] beautiful place great Federation homes,\\u201D says Bracks \\u201CAnd it reminded us of provincial Ballarat\\u2026 a graceful place.\\u201D \\u201CWhen I go elsewhere into other suburbs in Melbourne there\\u2019s traffic There\\u2019s none of that [in Williamstown] sipping a coffee in a brick alleyway outside popular \\u2018hole in the wall\\u2019 coffee joint Piccolo One after a boxing class with her 23-year-old daughter Kat Chrisoulis says \\u201Ceveryone seems to know everyone around here\\u201D \\u201CThere was always help from neighbours with picking up kids from school \\u2013 everyone supported each other,\\u201D she says \\u201CYou\\u2019ll see kids ride their bikes home from school back People are clearly very comfortable letting their kids like roam the streets,\\u201D added Kat the two large Indigenous groups living it what is now known as Williamstown and Footscray were the Bunurong (Boon Wurrung) and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) tribes \\u2013 local Indigenous people knew the area as \\u2018Koort \\u2013 Boork \\u2013 Boork\\u2019 \\u201CIt was the first Port for Melbourne That was because the Yarra River is nothing like it is today \\u2013 it was very narrow at times [there was] debris and sandbars,\\u201D he says.\\u201CWilliamstown had deeper water and shelter from the weather at Hobsons Bay That\\u2019s how Williamstown came about.\\u201D What is now known as Williamstown was mooted as the original administrative site of future Victoria in 1836 During the gold rush between 1850s and 1870s brutal loomed offshore and their forced labour \\u2013 built some of the basic infrastructure in Williamstown in leg irons \\u201CHis records were noted to watch him the locals wouldn\\u2019t have let a prisoner convict play football with them,\\u201D he says no-go zone for people from \\u201Cthe other side [of the Yarra]\\u201D in the early 20th century working-class suburb; painters and dockers and the like,\\u201D he says \\u201CIn the \\u201930s and \\u201940s we had one of the worst slums in Melbourne.\\u201D Those slums were cleared during the 1940s and 1950s and from the1960s were replaced by housing commission towers \\u2013 two of which Nelson Heights and Floyd Lodge still stand today being and redevelopment over the next 30 years by former premier Daniel Andrews last year Williamstown was properly opened up to the other side of the city when the after its disastrous collapse during construction in 1970 \\u201CI was in high school at the time at Williamstown High and felt the ground shake when it came down,\\u201D remembers Haynes The Williamstown Shipyard \\u2013 the last of its kind in Victoria \\u2013 built its last naval vessel British military giant BAE Systems put the with a price tag of $200 million but has recently become embroiled in scandal after the attempted mass eviction of up to 100 residents at .But amidst the major industrial upheavals \\u201CIt\\u2019s not a bad place to drink beer at the end of the day [either],\\u201D Jones laughs Their latest project sits out in the shed by the water\\u2019s edge awaiting its turn for loving restoration; the oldest yacht in Australia \\u2013 the Zephyr was launched 150 years ago in 1873 in South Australia \\u201CPeople say it\\u2019s a dying trade and I guess it is in some ways it is but I feel like people been saying that for a long time,\\u201D laughs Jones The maritime precinct \\u2013 which now includes a museum events space and the quirky \\u2018Pirate Tavern\\u2019 pub and live music venues \\u2013 was saved by a community campaign and the incoming Bracks Labor government in the late 1990s \\u201CWilliamstown was once mainly working-class people It\\u2019s not now,\\u201D says historian Haynes St Kilda and Elwood for the \\u201Cpremium\\u201D suburb of Willy we\\u2019ve seen a few buyers that are coming from the other side of town \\u201CThey\\u2019re looking at similar properties on the other end of the breaching there they\\u2019re looking at $500,000 to a million dollars more than what they\\u2019re looking at for a very similar property in Williamstown.\\u201D There have been some small pockets of apartment buildings constructed \\u2013 at times amid local controversy \\u2013 over the past decade at Waterline Place near Point Gellibrand Willy\\u2019s tucked-away nature has a flipside; like many localised strip shopping areas it in recent years not-for-profit Renew Australia is undertaking analysis of Williamstown\\u2019s shopping strips to come up with a plan to increase foot traffic The strip was so busy you had to say \\u2018sorry sorry can I get past\\u2019,\\u201D she laughs \\u201CAnd it wasn\\u2019t just because Mark was there.\\u201D \\u201CIt should be more vibrant than it is [now].\\u201D She\\u2019s not the only one with concerns there were more than 40 pubs in Williamstown \\u2013 often grand buildings on almost every corner there\\u2019s people in it,\\u201D she says It\\u2019s really loved by locals.\\u201CBack on his balcony overlooking the town Dougall believes the key to Williamstown\\u2019s future is its magic waterfront \\u2013 and hopes upcoming will see more of it opened up to the public \\u201CThere is nothing better than seeing kids fishing from a pier as we kids were able to do,\\u201D he says \\u201COur foreshore has what many cities across the world would die for.\\u201D entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy Weeks deep into March and the town of Darley hanging back-shoulder off the side of Bacchus Marsh and the snaking Western Freeway Shadows are highly sought around the community hub oval for a triplet of practice games scheduled for Saturday lunchtime – Williamstown CYMS’ Under 19s then Reserves versus the corresponding teams from the Bacchus Marsh Cobras but the feeling around those who have travelled to Darley is this is the hitout that will inform the club of its progression over the summer after coach Con Terzoglou and his chargers last year hauled themselves from the relegation drop-zone through late July and August A draw with eventual premier Old Haileybury followed by three successive wins did the trick for Terzoglou who navigated his group with a contest-focused gameplan and a ‘Great Escape’ theme and from the lesson comes a new message: avoiding the dangerous places the 2024 season took the team to with an eye to the upper half of the competition fresh off a second consecutive best-and-fairest at Fearon Reserve but would record 13 disposals in his VFL debut with Essendon later that day Neither is Williamstown VFL-listed Liam Conway who would line up against Busuttil at Tullamarine There are a few other CYs footballers who you can expect to see in Round 1 who haven’t made the trip over and is worth a watch come the start of the season and you’ll notice he’s without the height or size of some of the behemoth goalkickers in Premier B But it’s his spring and speed inside 50 that demand attention allowing him to play out of the goalsquare as required but creating a ground-ball issue for brittle defensives should the football make it there there’s an appreciative murmur each time Provest takes flight leaving little space for a defender behind him to twist in front with a fist It’s notable that when the CYs win at stoppage the wingers and half-forwards charge outward to create open territory – leaving runners from behind to sweep by and their bounding full-forward a highway out of the goalsquare to hurtle into and leap at the incoming football The run and spread from behind is a key topic of conversation at the conclusion of the game with Con Terzoglou as he and assistant coach Michael Johnstone set up on the hill above the oval to watch the Reserves.  and look at the way they play their football and we need to play a brand that we think can elevate to that standard,” says the CYs coach “We know that the Ammos game does play off that half back line so it’s an area we want to improve in and we’ve put time into that at training To see snippets of that today and last week is pleasing to know that we’re trending right but we’re really happy with how it’s come so far.” following up five goals against Lara in the previous practice match with no scorekeeper at the venue such is the nature of the game the consensus is Provest finished with a bag of eight “The body of work that he’s put in over pre-season “I think the most pleasing thing for him is the way he’s moving now and the fact that he’s probably getting some easier looks than he did last year I think last year it was a lot more contested – his leading patterns have improved a lot.” Provest is one of many touchstones made boundaryside with great of the club Peter Welsh who watches closely from beside the coaches box as Terzoglou and Johnstone direct players Welsh’s role as a monolithic figure at ‘The Fearon’ through his term as president of the CYs and involvement in the development and growth of the club’s under 19s program is well known across the VAFA but Welsh – wearing his Footscray cap the club he played 165 games and won a best-and-fairest with in the 60s and 70s – is glued to the spectacle “‘Spider’s’ (Welsh’s) involvement over the last 20 years is varied,” says Terzoglou he’s a set of hands that helps as a general volunteer but as someone with his experience – (as) a little bit of an old hard-nosed VFL defender – he’s always teaching our young guys how to throw their weight around obviously a little more fairly that what he used to do back in the day.” Welsh points out a few notables from his position – the angle cut by Lachie Downey as he roams at centre-half-back He explains a kick-out drill trialled with the CYs’ under 19 players placing a kick-out 30 metres or so ahead of a player belting the width of the half-back flank to quickly clear the defensive area This year that tactic is obervable at Hawthorn in the AFL employed to great effect using Jarman Impey’s dash from one side of the backline to the other He’ll sweep the floors if he has to,” says Terzoglou  “He’ll pull a big guy aside and teach him how to use his body to have someone with that experience around the club on a day-to-day basis.” Downey – a raw backman who has enjoyed a bountiful pre-season after two senior games in 2024 – and Dean Cutajar stand out in defence as does Will Chan in the midfield – a smaller agile player with a second sense for the front-and-centre Terzoglou’s throttling press on the opponent works to great effect – but at half time the coach reminds his players of their defensive responsibilities in transition after the Cobras found far too much room beyod the first layer of the contest “That’s part of our learning,” he says later “We don’t need to have a perfect execution on our plan today we need to keep trending upwards… if we can respond well to those types of performances and I thought our last quarter we did do that made complete with a six-goal-to-one final term One more weekend to pass before Round 1 begins where they’ll open their season at Fearon Reserve Round 4 of the Division 4 Women’s competition saw Beaumaris and Westbourne each go a game clear of the rest of the pack on the ladder the message was loud and clear: footy is about mateship Old Haileybury continued their promising return to Premier Men’s with an impressive wire-to-wire win over University Blacks at Princes Park The Blue Arrow Cafe opened recently in Williamstown on the Black Horse Pike with the “Mom & Pop” café offering a delicious and affordable breakfast and lunch menu Opened by Williamstown residents Steven and Amy the family is so much in love with their hometown and their kids are fully immersed in local sports the name of the café is a nod to Williamstown High School’s “Braves” mascot I stopped in earlier this week timing my visit after the breakfast and lunch rushes to have time to chat with Steven and Amy and enjoy a late lunch at the comfortable cafe The couple opened the Blue Arrow Cafe in the Williamstown Pavilions Shopping Center on the Black Horse Pike which is about 1/2 mile South of Alicia’s/Rack’s restaurant Within the center they are on the far left side taking over a unit which previously was a Thai restaurant.  That being said the couple and family made significant changes to the design and décor carrying the Williamstown blue and white colors into the panted stripes of the wall décor They also did a fun thing painting the front wall with a black chalkboard paint which locals and customers have been signing see if you can find the 42Freeway signature In the front dining area they offer 4 tables for dining in The Blue Arrow Cafe features an all-day breakfast menu as well as a delicious selection of lunch classics Breakfast sandwiches are served on a Kaiser roll or toast or pork roll they are priced at a reasonable $5.99 They also offer options with bagels or croissants french toast and the big platter combo which offers a taste of everything… and of course there’s a variety of delicious omelet platters For my 2:00 PM visit i hadn’t eaten all day and i was completely focused on the lunch portion of the menu Blue Arrow Cafe carries all the classics (and more) that you want from a hometown cafe including a variety of hoagies and sandwiches; roast beef Triple Decker clubs have 5 different varieties and I’m hearing great things about tasty fresh chicken wings Steve and Amy say their cheesesteaks are really going over well with the customers and are already a top seller Factor in that the cheesesteak is only priced at $11.99 I was very tempted. but with social media filled with cheesesteak commentary I went a different direction Well let me add that the couple has a lifetime of experience in the restaurant industry and they actually met while they both worked at a restaurant several years ago… so they’ve definitely brought that experience into the Blue Arrow Cafe For example Steven tells me he only wants to use the freshest ingredients and when I heard that the burgers use only fresh beef that Steve and the team form into patties themselves well that immediately jumped to the top of my list I was served a large burger patty on a deliciously fresh roll… all of the toppings tasted like they were picked from the farm just yesterday I said I was hungry so I paired that cheeseburger up with a Tarantini Panzarotti mostly because I’m a huge fan of the delicious “pockets of pizza” but also because I felt like there weren’t many options for them in the Williamstown area and I wanted to highlight them The panzerotti was cooked perfectly with a crispy golden crust which is a clear clue that their restaurant experience has Steve and Amy focused on the details… like keeping the fryer oil fresh The Blue Arrow Cafe is open five days a week 6am-4pm closed Sundays and Mondays.  Steven and Amy say that having a balance of work community and their kids is very important to them so it’s a big part of why the cafe does not serve dinner and also why they are closed on Sundays… Family time Blue Arrow Cafe 1809 N Black Horse PikeWilliamstown Categories News Demolition Starts at Woodbury’s Former Inspira Hospital