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It is a wonderfully improvised approach that takes us to Footscray’s Croatian Club this chilly Friday...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Western suburbs

Gathering dust An exhibition titled Dust, by Davia McMillan, is running at Altona’s Joel Gallery until October 12. The multi-media exhibition explores body...

VAFA: Williamstown CYMS buoyed by win over University Blacks

The survival hopes of Williamstown CYMS received a boost in the Victorian Amateur Football Association division1 with an upset 13-point win over University Blacks...

VRU: Bulldogs roll on after late tries

FOOTSCRAY has produced a second-half scoring blitz to fend off a gallant Southern Districts and move into the second week of the Victorian Rugby...

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Hit-run conviction Melbourne tradesman Matthew Terrance O’Connor, 28, has...

Africans campaign to curb drinking in Melbourne’s west

Young African men in Melbourne’s west are turning to social media to help cut heavy drinking in their community. Peer mentors are working with filmmaker...

WDCA: West Newport still doesn’t know how to lose

WEST Newport has kept its unbeaten record intact with a successful run chase against bottom-of-the-ladder Gellibrand in the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A1...

We can’t risk public’s safety, says Oriental Hotel site developer

A DEVELOPER who last week claimed he "acted swiftly" to protect the public from a building in danger of collapse is believed to have...

Altona North retail hub to kill off ‘petro past’

A $30 million retail centre will open in Millers Road, Altona North, late this year and be anchored by a relocated Bunnings warehouse. Developer Folkestone said...

Enjoy a lifestyle riverside

Down by Maribyrnong River in Edgewater estate is where you'll find this terrace-style house which is only three years old. It has three bedrooms,...

$45 million plan to tackle ice crisis welcomed

Maribyrnong police have welcomed the state government’s $45 million plan to tackle the “ice” epidemic. Premier Daniel Andrews last week released Victoria’s Ice Action Plan,...

New home for VU’s Western Futures

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Youth unemployment sky high

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Class and convenience

This lovely Edwardian property has plenty of street appeal which gets even better inside.Polished floorboards, high ceilings, fireplaces and fretwork add character to the...

Laverton a home run for Aces

ELITE baseball will make its long-awaited return to the west this summer.Last season's Australian Baseball League runners-up Melbourne Aces will call Laverton home when...

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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...