Earthquake, aftershocks felt across the region
VICTORIA has been shaken by more than 60 aftershocks since a magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattled Gippsland last night, the largest quake in the state...
Teens charged over taxi attacks
EIGHT people including four juveniles have been charged over a spree of violent armed robberies on taxi drivers across Laverton North, Brooklyn and Sunshine.An...
Teens arrested over taxi attacks
EIGHT teenagers have been arrested in relation to a spate of violent armed robberies carried out against taxi drivers after a series of police...
Hockey: 100 up for Altona co-captain Steph Sarantis
Altona's state league 1 women recovered from a two goal deficit to record a gutsy 2-2 draw with ladder leader Greensborough on Saturday.In co-captain...
Cycling: Ben Johnson wins Footscray Cycling Club’s ‘race of truth’
RIDERS geared up for what is arguably the Footscray Cycling Club's most gruelling event for the year, the 54th 3 Day Tour over the...
Footscray primary pupils run for their school
FOOTSCRAY Primary School pupils have raised $2425 through an adidas school fun run.Students pounded the pavements seeking sponsorship to raise money for...
Massive Hip Hop Choir at Federation Square
THE Massive Hip Hop Choir will join this Saturday's Reading the Body event at Federation Square, featuring the 100-strong Symphony of Signing.The event...
Refugee Week events across Maribyrnong
MARIBYRNONG will host a week-long celebration of the contribution refugees have made to the municipality during Refugee Week (June 17-23).There will be a ceremonial...
Making their mark: Young entrepreneurs shoot for the stars
They’re young, driven and passionate about making money. Reporter Anthony Loncaric speaks to some fledgling entrepreneurs.It nearly went wrong from the start. There she...
Making their mark: Young entrepreneurs shoot for stars
They’re young, driven and passionate about making money. Reporter Anthony Loncaric speaks to some fledgling entrepreneurs.It nearly went wrong from the start. There she...
Queen’s Birthday honours: True believer Companion Joan Kirner reflects
EIGHTEEEN years after leaving State Parliament, Labor’s doyenne of women says some of her beliefs transcend politics.Victoria’s sole woman premier, Joan Kirner, who has...
Queen’s honour for La Mama Theatre artistic director, Liz Jones
LIZ Jones has devoted her life to the performing arts, including 36 years as artistic director of La Mama Theatre.In recognition, the Williamstown resident...
Order of Australia medal for tireless Terry Bracks
IT'S no surprise to find Terry Bracks needs a diary to work out when she might have a chance to discuss her latest honour.The...
Protect Newport petitions Guy over apartment complex plan
A PETITION is calling on Planning Minister Matthew Guy to intervene in a controversial development proposed on the former Newport timber yard site.The petition,...
Bulldog’s legend lives on in club’s heart
CHARLIE Sutton's finest moment in football was winning the 1954 grand final.As Footscray's captain-coach, he led the club to its first and only premiership...