Truck curfew squeeze creates new bulge
A MEANINGFUL review of truck curfews on Yarraville streets is hamstrung by a lack of proper infrastructure, according to Greens MP Colleen Hartland.But Liberal...
West End off-cuts a theatrical highlight
A TOUCH of London's West End will be found in Footscray's east end when The Best of London Off Cuts is launched on Thursday.In...
From ‘stars’ to recording artists
SINGING sensations Sam Stark and Emily-Jane have won Highpoint's 24th annual Star Search competition with a rousing rendition of The Prayer.The Cairnlea duo (pictured)...
Calls for help get an instant response
A 2am wake-up call may not sound instantly appealing, but for Footscray volunteer Mylinh Huynh it's a small price to pay to know that...
Chaouk aquitted as court slams ‘oppressive’ police
A MEMBER of the Chaouk crime family has been acquitted of gun and drug offences after a Melbourne judge ruled the conduct of police...
Chaouk aquitted as court slams ‘oppressive’ police
A MEMBER of the Chaouk crime family has been acquitted of gun and drug offences after a Melbourne judge ruled the conduct of police...
Village elders: keepers of wisdom
They have the wisdom of lived experience, knowledge passed into their care, and a responsibility to ensure younger generations never forgot where their story...
Keepers of wisdom: hear’s to our village elders
They have the wisdom of lived experience, knowledge passed into their care, and a responsibility to ensure younger generations never forgot where their story...
Cricket: Less overs, shorter days for Premier Cricket
CRICKET Victoria has approved a number of changes to its Premier Cricket competition to take affect from 2012-13.The most significant move was to shorten...
VCAT rejects Altona apartment plan
PLANS for a four-storey apartment block at the corner of Queen and Davies streets in Altona have been rejected by the Victorian Civil and...
Big V: Altona Lady Gators in costly loss
ALTONA Lady Gators' lead at the top of the Victorian Basketball League Big V women's division 1 has been whittled down to mere percentage...
The plots thicken in Maribyrnong
MAKE your friends green with envy and help grow the new Maribyrnong Community Garden from the ground up.The garden features plots available for...
Happy 100 Maisie!
MAIDSTONE nursing home Arcare Hampstead was the scene of fun and celebrations last Monday as resident Maisie Harvey chalked up her 100th birthday.Maisie, pictured...
Ethiopia or dinky di?
A LANDMARK Victoria University research project will document the experiences of western suburbs residents from Ethiopia.Community engagement adviser Elleni Bereded-Samuel, an Ethiopian...
Nick’s shades of confusion
NICK Earls has a secret. Yes, his new short story collection Welcome to Normal features stories set around the globe.Yes, he did investigate each...
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Partnering up to prevent sexual violence
WestCASA (Western Centre Against Sexual Assault) has received a grant to partner with LaTrobe University for an initiative to improve engagement with Culturally and...
