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Learning Store helps nurse new careers

A LONG-held dream of becoming a nurse is much closer to reality for Victoria University student Maree Marks.The western suburbs resident (pictured) has managed...

Footscray dental crisis: Davis drilled over stalemate

THE state government must immediately release the report on the future of dental facilities in Footscray, says Greens MP Colleen Hartland.Dental services for some...

Footscray fire: Woman, 105, and son, 85, rescued

A 105-year-old Footscray woman was rescued from her home after a fire broke out on Monday night.An alert neighbour entered the Commercial Road house...

Altona underage party: Song and dance to shut it down

THE organiser of an underage dance night at Altona has vowed to fight moves to shut down his monthly ‘Tropical’ party.At last week’s Hobsons...

Altona underage party: Song and dance to shut it down

THE organiser of an underage dance night at Altona has vowed to fight moves to shut down his monthly ‘Tropical’ party.At last week’s Hobsons...

Brian Mannix: Dancing back into the limelight

Eighties legend Brian Mannix may be a newcomer to the world of dancing, but Goya Dmytryshchak discovers he’s quick on his feet.WESTERN suburbs boy...

Brian Mannix: Dancing back into the limelight

Eighties legend Brian Mannix may be a newcomer to the world of dancing, but Goya Dmytryshchak discovers he’s quick on his feet.WESTERN suburbs boy...

Brian Mannix: Dancing back into the limelight

Eighties legend Brian Mannix may be a newcomer to the world of dancing, but Goya Dmytryshchak discovers he’s quick on his feet.WESTERN suburbs boy...

Flying the flag against homophobia

BRIMBANK, Hobsons Bay and Wyndham councils are this morning (Thursday) flying the rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia.Hobsons Bay and Brimbank will...

Hobsons Bay asks Guy asked to rule on Altona toxic plant

HOBSONS Bay Council has taken the unusual step of asking Planning Minister Matthew Guy to take control of deciding whether to approve a toxic...

Altona underage party: Dance flagged on Facebook frustrates police

AN ALTONA underage dance party being promoted on Facebook is causing problems associated with an influx of young people coming in to the area,...

WRFL: ‘Five star’ game from Woodsmen’s leader breaks open blockbuster

THE biggest games are often defined by a moment's brilliance.In the case of Spotswood's ground-'em-down 27-point win over Altona Vikings in the Western Region...

WRFL: Spray stings Eagles to display their talons

YARRAVILLE-SEDDON coach David Connell has put the blowtorch on his players, saying their first half in an 86-point win over local rivals West Footscray...

Foxtel Cup: Seagulls’ late run falls just short

WILLIAMSTOWN tripped up at the first hurdle in defence of their Foxtel Cup premiership.The Seagulls mounted a last-term charge but fell short by five...

Online gambling habit a losing hand for western suburbs teens

TEENS glued to computers playing online poker for hours on end have youth workers worried that bad gambling habits could be on the cards.With...

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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...