Tag: Altona
Police ask Pokemon GO players for assistance in Altona
The end of Altona pier is a known spot for anglers to cast their fishing bait, but a different kind of lure had hundreds...
Altona couple lands whopping 150.95-kilogram tuna
An Altona couple has landed a whopping 150.95-kilogram southern bluefin tuna, one of the biggest ever caught off the coast of Portland.
Robbie Adamo said...
Altona woman wins Charlie Perkins scholarship
An Indigenous Altona student has become one of three Australians, and the only woman, to be awarded this year’s prestigious Charlie Perkins Trust Scholarship.
Olivia...
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...
Woman’s body found in Altona
The discovery of a woman's body at Altona beach this morning is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
The partially burnt body was found...
The rise of Altona and Melbourne’s bridesmaid bayside suburbs
Unlike our northern neighbour, absolute waterfront property in Melbourne is difficult to find; apply a price limit of less than $2 million and it...
Christmas in July in Altona
Christmas comes but twice within a year with the heart of Altona about to be transformed into a festive wonderland for Christmas in July.
Altona...
Lawyer quizzed over kill case
A lawyer has been questioned about an alleged conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in relation to the 2009 murder of Mohammed Haddara.
The...
EPA concludes investigation into penguin deaths
An EPA investigation has concluded that two little penguins and about 12 toadfish that washed ashore at Altona beach on Monday night had most...
Afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition for Altona residents
Altona residents can enjoy a new cultural experience enjoying afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition as part of Refugee Week celebrations.
Resident Nayran Tabiei will...
In-form Altona gate-crashes top five
An indifferent start to the season for the respective clubs made Saturday a critical juncture for Altona and Sunshine Kangaroos in division 1 of...
Altona rues its inaccuracy
Altona’s inability to convert in front of goal during a wasteful third quarter proved its downfall in a 17-point loss to Werribee Districts on...
Volunteer beach patrol tackles Altona litter
Residents have started a grassroots group to clean up the foreshore at Altona.
Altona Beach Patrol 3018 was formed by marine biologist Matt McArthur and...
Altona traders hit back against fight club ‘beat up’
Altona traders are hitting back at a media report that claimed there is an organised fight club operating in the area.
Video footage emerged of...
Two key spots on Viking coach’s wishlist
A ruckman and key position defender are at the top of the wishlist for Altona this Western Region Football League off-season.
The Vikings were the...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
