Bulldogs legend Bob Murphy bares his leather soul in memoir
Bob Murphy was never one to flinch on the footy field.
But here he is, visibly thrown by the suggestion he has entered the echelons...
Art project takes root
India-born artist Anuradha Patel will lead a two-week community art project at Altona’s Joel Gallery which looks at the trees that bind us.
Members of...
Business Matters: Finding the right hearing aid…… is only half the solution
Marina Opacak, an audiologist who works with Cris Ivanidis, owner of Active Audiology, says hearing loss is a difficult condition to treat as many sufferers are not ready to take action, or feel confused about what to do.
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
JANET CLAYTON, MANAGING DIRECTOR: CHEESELINKS AT LARA
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills?
JC: I like to use fresh ingredients when I cook – I experiment...
Mixed bag for property prices
Braybrook’s median unit price soared 21.2 per cent in the past financial year, according to data from the peak body for real estate professionals.
But...
Open House Melbourne: Take a glimpse behind the door
The heritage-listed Spotswood Pumping Station is among a dozen buildings across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong that will welcome the public for the 11th annual...
Motorcyclist dies in Laverton North
A man has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Laverton North overnight.
Police said the collision, involving a motorbike, a truck and a Honda CR-V...
Car crash scam ends in jail
A Truganina man has been sentenced to two years and four months jail for staging car crashes in Laverton and other suburbs for insurance...
Australia’s oldest computer at Scienceworks
Australia’s oldest computer and the world’s fourth-oldest is back on display at Scienceworks.
The 2500-kilogram computer known as CSIRAC (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation...
IN FOCUS: Altona club bowls ’em over
Altona Bowling Club has come a long way since its beginnings in 1958 when its home was an army hut.
IN FOCUS: Snug as a bug in a pair of Uggs
There’s nothing more Australian than Ugg boots – they are Aussie icons of the highest order.
Developer reveals vision for Franco Cozzo site
Franco Cozzo’s landmark Footscray site will be transformed into an “employment centre” with a mix of office and retail space topped by residential or...
IN FOCUS: Get your fireplace glow on this winter
Winter time is biting – and it’s the busiest time of the year for Victorian Fireplaces owners Samantha and Christian Passauer.
True gentleman celebrates 100 years
Hugh Vallance still does a crossword every day and believes there are “a few secrets” to living to the age of 100.
“I reckon having...
Cheers to new Altona bar
Altona’s first bar will open its doors early next month.
Hopheads has taken up residency inside a former accounting office at 78 Pier Street, selling...
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Gators continue on
The Altona Gators got two crucial wins as they try to stay in touch with the top sides in the Big V women’s division...
