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A 22-bedroom Newport property is expected to set a new price record for the suburb. Newport’s oldest building, at 481 Melbourne Road, is currently used...

My Place: James Henderson

Altona's James Henderson's art is heavily influenced by his Finnish background. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.   What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?   I’m the sixth generation...

Lots of laughs as comedy festival hits Footscray

Comedy festival favourites will be looking for laughs in Footscray this Saturday as part of Comedy Westside. Hosted by Geraldine Quinn at the Saigon Welcome...

Bulldogs stalwart Susan Alberti celebrated for work in the west

As the Western Bulldogs, defending AFL premiers, count down to Friday night’s season opener against Collingwood, an instrumental figure in the club’s history is...

Cycling infrastructure push in wake of Arzu Baglar death

Frustrated cyclists are pushing for more spending on safer infrastructure in the wake of the tragic death of Arzu Baglar. Ms Baglar, 36, died after...

Hoppers Crossing men denied bail after allegedly mowing down “mates”

A 22-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, who allegedly drove over a friend’s head and shoulders after a...

Seddon dancer Alice Dixon rolls into role

Seddon dancer Alice Dixon’s stage career is really on a roll. She is hopping on board this week’s world premiere of Tiny Slopes, by award-winning...

True grit brings out best

The Laverton Youth Boxing Gym is changing lives – boxer Anthony Buttigieg started training there 13 years ago; this month he won the Commonwealth...

A sign of friendship

Friends of Skeleton Creek is urging people to check out new interpretive signs, providing information about the area’s nature, recently installed along the waterway...

Excitement in air for West Footscray Festival of Colours

Prepare for plenty of colour in the air and excitement everywhere this Sunday when Barkly Street comes alive with the West Footscray Festival of...

Gangs prey on men in homophobic Footscray Park attacks

Police are stepping up patrols in Footscray Park in response to a spate of homophobic attacks. In a series of violent incidents since January, victims...

Williamstown RSL dawn service a call to arms

People are being urged to show their support for Williamstown RSL by turning up in record numbers for the Anzac Day dawn service. Star Weekly...

MY PLACE: Paola Balla

The generous spirit of the women in her life are a constant source of inspiration for Footscray artist Paola Balla, she tells Benjamin Millar.   What is...

Father praised after rescuing son in Spotswood house fire

A father has been praised by firefighters after rescuing his son in a dramatic house fire in Spotswood overnight. The Hudsons Road home became engulfed...

Two charged following Tarneit carjacking

Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives have charged two teenagers following an alleged carjacking and assault in Tarneit on Tuesday night. A 17-year-old Sunbury boy and...

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Bayside College gets on its bike

The 40th edition of the Great Vic Bike Ride will start on November 23 and among the participants will be a team of cyclists...