VRL: Altona Roosters running out of chances after mauling by Bears
It’s sudden death time for Altona Roosters in Victorian Rugby League first grade.
The Roosters face the rare predicament of a finals-free season unless they...
Police step up foot patrols at Highpoint
CRIME and antisocial behaviour is being targeted these school holidays as police roll out a new patrol team at Maribyrnong’s Highpoint shopping centre.The Highpoint...
Williamstown hotel demolition over to VCAT
A DEVELOPER planning to build a high-rise development at Williamstown has lashed out at Hobsons Bay Council after it rejected an application to demolish...
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Families resembling a modern-day Brady Bunch will fit right in at this huge five-bedroom house.
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WDCA: Bulls deliver one-two blow to arch rival Williamstown
WEST Newport has repeated the dose over Williamstown Imperials in the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A1 turf grand final rematch.The Bulls were too...
WDCA: Bulls’ charge gathers momentum
NEWPORT-DIGMAN has closed the gap on the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A1 turf top four after a cruisy 95-run first innings win over...
VCAT fee hike: Hobsons Bay warns objectors may be put on ropes
HOBSONS Bay Council is worried about soaring fees at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.The council is unable to predict how much it will...
Yarraville social worker starts work on the right foot
WHEN Yarraville social worker Zoe Hancock hops on her bike each weekday, it's more than just the cheapest way to get to work.Her daily...
RSPCA hunts for dog owners
RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information after an emaciated dog was found lying in a ditch...
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Kevin Gibson,May 17, 1928 - November 6, 2012
Altona clinic revamp has GP feeling chipper
IN LATE 2010, Altona doctor Larry Light was the only western suburbs GP to receive a Commonwealth national primary care grant of $150,000 to...
Maidstone drug lab raided
POLICE have raided what appears to be a drug laboratory near a university campus in Maidstone.A police spokeswoman said officers were at the scene...
Harrington Square traders recount tales of terror
IT was one horror story after another. One Altona trader told of being threatened with a syringe for the remainder of her half-smoked cigarette.Another...
WRFL: Coach’s game plan pays ultimate dividend
IT was a match-turning move that ultimately allowed Altona Vikings coach Anthony Eames to declare 'checkmate' in the coaches' box in Saturday's division 1...
Sarah Harris: Taking fat chance with guesswork
As one of the things I do for a crust, I've had to question some statistics lately.Big, brassy, blowsy statistics like "17 million Australians...
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Retirement village regulations bill introduced
The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...
