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Sarina Russo Job Access at Melton is launching a new campaign, 50 Jobs in...

A mix of inspiration and desperation led Sarina Russo to open a small typing school almost 40 years ago, promising all her nine graduates...

Footscray doughnut icon short film to show at MIFF

A short film tracing the story of a Footscray icon is hitting the big screen as part of one of the world’s oldest film...

Yarraville students learn skills for life

A new program at Yarraville Special Developmental School is helping dozens of students gain valuable life and work skills. The Growing Great Graduates career skills...

Reversal of fortunes for The Substation arts venue at Newport

The Substation arts venue at Newport has been awarded $300,000 over four years from the state government through Creative Victoria. It’s a reversal of fortunes...

New phone app puts Maribyrnong on the map

Maribyrnong’s heart is well and truly on its sleeve in a new mobile phone app sharing the best the area has to offer. The ‘I...

Architectural gems ready for Open House

Visitors will enjoy a blast from the past when Jack’s Magazine opens as part of this weekend’s Open House Melbourne weekend. The former gunpowder magazine...

Blues with a street vibe in Williamstown

An eight-hour blues benefit gig to help the homeless will be held in Williamstown on Saturday, with all proceeds going to the Anonymous X charity. Greg...

Footscray raised twins celebrate 90th birthday

Twin sisters Emma Traill and Ann Smith have celebrated their 90th birthday by sharing fond memories of growing up in Footscray. Emma Amy Elizabeth Traill...

Pokemon GO hunters flock to Altona beach

Pokemon GO fans are flocking to Altona beach, with businesses reporting up to 300 extra customers a day. Altona Pines fish and chip shop owner...

Monkey tale for Footscray actor in the Australian premiere of Trevor

A Footscray actor has been channelling his inner chimpanzee in readiness for his latest production. Rory Kelly is taking the title role in Red Stitch’s...

Absolutely Fabulous film fundraiser

Sweetie darlings, you simply must get frocked up for this night out for a good cause, with a special screening of the newly released...

Park gets a tree change for National Tree Day

Two thousand indigenous trees and shrubs will be planted at Truganina Park in Altona Meadows for National Tree Day on July 31. Hobsons Bay council...

Toffee Time! Recipe: Rich butterscotch pretzel squares

TOFFEE TIME I have always loved Werther’s Original Chewy Toffees, but why didn’t anyone tell me they can be melted and used as a slice...

Skunk Control merge science and art at Victoria University

Engineers, scientists and educators at Victoria University are making a splash in the art world, finding inventive ways to merge art and science. Skunk Control,...

Altona’s Marjorie Sculley celebrates 100th birthday

Marjorie Sculley may not be Altona’s oldest resident, but the centenarian has lived in the suburb longer than anyone else. Mrs Sculley celebrated her 100th...

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Gators fighting adversity

Altona Gators are drawing on their depth in the Big V women’s division 1-2 competition. The Gators have started the season well with six wins...

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