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Carving out a legacy
Creativity is at the heart of the newest program at Lakeview Senior College in Caroline Springs. Year 12 students are carving out a “legacy” by…
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Altona North man ecstatic after winning nearly $1m
An Altona North man is nearly a million dollars richer after winning a division one prize in the weekend’s Tattslotto draw. He was one of…
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My Business: Jim’s Self Storage judged the best
More than 23 years ago, Jim and Barbara Morgan purchased a building in Techno Park Drive, Williamstown. Jim had the vision of turning it into…
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My Business: Porters Williamstown: a flavour feast
Established as a new star in the Nelson Place dining precinct nearly a year ago, Porters Williamstown celebrates the best of mod-Aus cuisine, yet draws…
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Baklava boy back in town
Altona’s ‘Fresh Prince of Baklava’ is back home cooking up a storm after his elimination from MasterChef Australia last week. Walleed Rasheed was among 24…
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Fishy behaviour nets $3k in fines
Three men have been caught at Newport boat ramp with 36 undersize snapper. The three Hoppers Crossing men, aged 19, 30 and 46, were stopped…
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Police investigate suspicious West Footscray fire
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire which broke out in West Footscray early Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to an Essex Street property…
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Five Victorians off to Miss World Australia pageant national final
Five Victorian finalists will vie for top honours at next month’s Miss World Australia pageant after winning their way through the state final held in…
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Governor general visits Footscray youth foundation
Australia’s outgoing Governor General has visited a Footscray youth service as one of his final official duties. Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lady Cosgrove…
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Students test mettle in science and engineering challenge
High school students from across Melbourne’s west have put their knowledge into action in Victoria University’s annual Science and Engineering Challenge. Teams of year 9…
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Bulldogs mark 30 years since Fightback
They were the darkest days in the history of the Bulldogs – but at least one supporter was never in doubt. Irene Chatfield was the…
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Purrs for a good cause
Are you feline smart? The not-for-profit cat rescue group Purrs of Point Cook, which is run solely by volunteers, will host a fundraising trivia night…
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Footscray parking meter return delayed
Footscray parking meters will remain switched off indefinitely after a fierce public backlash to Maribyrnong council’s decision to reactivate the machines. Star Weekly last week…
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Yoga stretch for Williamstown land
A private business is asking Hobsons Bay council to let it build a $1.3 million yoga and wellness centre on public land in Williamstown in…
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Toxic waste dumpers face 10 years in jail under new laws
Rogue operators who flout dangerous goods laws will face up to 10 years in jail under beefed up legislation to be introduced in the wake…
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