Defence dampens fears of chemical residue at Maribyrnong housing site
THE Defence Department is conducting tests at a former Maribyrnong weapons site for residue left over from chemical weapons.A defence spokesman has confirmed further...
1200 call for bus policy change
PETITIONS bearing almost 1200 signatures have been tabled in State Parliament as residents of Laverton, Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing continue pressing the government...
Brooklyn: Forest of helping hands for Federation Trail path
Residents will this month join agencies and 14 Brooklyn businesses to plant 500 native trees and shrubs along the Federation Trail bike and pedestrian...
Maribyrnong Residents Action Group links council to ‘cash cow’
Concerns are being raised about impacts on small businesses and residential areas of about 2500 new apartments slated for construction on land around Highpoint...
Women’s lacrosse grand final: Newport beats Footscray | Photos
Newport has beaten Footscray in a shock result in the women's state league lacrosse grand final.
The underdog Porters were victorious 7-6 over Footscray to...
IN FOCUS: The first in aid when hearing fades
Did you know that powerful and invisible hearing devices with premium technology are no longer hard...
VSDCA: Import Curtis Maguire earns his keep at Yarraville
All-rounder Curtis Maguire played a huge role in Yarraville’s breakthrough win in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west group on Saturday.
Maguire took three wickets...
Big prediction sets arts a-flutter
THE Footscray Community Arts Centre has a long and promising future, says outgoing director and chief executive Jennifer Barry.Having farewelled the centre on Friday,...
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One prime residential development, No 18 Albert Footscray Plaza, is poised to introduce a new style...
WDCA SCOREBOARD
Semi finalsA1 turf: Williamstown Imperials 9-285(G Robson 63 J McCutcheon 60 J Haines 40 A Royston 38 D Slattery 35 T Sangha 2-56 H...
AFL draft: Bontempelli delight fuels Doggie boldness
The Western Bulldogs made a bold decision to draft Marcus Bontempelli with their prized fourth pick in the AFL national draft.
Bontempelli was initially tipped...
Anzac Day: Larrikin spirit captured in black and white
WHEN a box of never-before-seen World War I photos landed on his desk, Williamstown documentary-maker Gary 'Tex' Houston took one look and "died".Taken by...
Conflicting views over Jack Madigan Reserve’s safety
THE Environment Protection Authority has completed its assessment of an environmental audit that deems Jack Madigan Reserve safe to be opened to the public,...
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Playgroup marks the holidays
The Seabrook Community Centre Playgroup will celebrate the end of the year when it holds a holiday festival on Thursday, December 5.
Beginning at...
