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Webb Dock expansion: Alliance set fight ‘political vandalism’

RESIDENTS opposed to the $1.6billion expansion of Webb Dock have vowed to form an alliance to fight "political vandalism", saying the development will make...

Still no release date for vital Ports report

PLANNING Minister Matthew Guy needs more time to say why he will not release the Ports and Environs report more than a year after...

Capitalise on big block

Buyers have the option of continuing with this property's existing renovation, or redevelop the site, subject to council approval. Close to Vernon Street Village,...

Footscray: Docklands Cotton Mills operator makes bike path safety plea

Urgent works are needed to fix a dangerous stretch of bike path in Footscray, according to a Docklands Cotton Mills business operator. Bramshaw ICS managing...

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This well-presented, ground-floor apartment is in a prime spot, just minutes from Victoria University and schools,...

Naked anger over Campbells Cover cover-up threat

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cap on pokies Hobsons Bay pokie venues on council-owned land could be banned from getting more gaming machines if they want to renew their leases....

Altona Meadows: Crusade for Lionheart Nathan Visser

It is painful to watch Altona Meadows boy Nathan Visser struggling to breathe through a hole in his neck. Nathan ‘the lionheart’ Visser, a 12-year-old...

West section of road link ‘must be priority’

ROADS Minister Terry Mulder refuses to reveal whether he plans for the East West Link to begin in Melbourne’s east or west.Western metropolitan MP...

Capture million-dollar views

Always wanted to live on The Strand in Williamstown with Port Phillip Bay, parks and eateries nearby? Now's your chance. This 1862 Victorian house...

Charlie Bezzina to talk at Altona SES anniversary

It is fitting that retired homicide investigator Charlie Bezzina will be the guest speaker at the Altona SES 30th anniversary dinner. Over the years, volunteers...

Melbourne Fringe Festival: Chinese Whispers at Footscray Bluestone Church

Rani Pramesti’s interactive theatre production Chinese Whispers will be at Footscray Bluestone Church until Sunday as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Enter into a...

Lacrosse:  High-fives all round as Fearons hit greatest height

IS this the greatest day in the history of the Williamstown Lacrosse Club? The Fearons have scaled great heights over the years and are perennially...

Cats snap up Sophie

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Footscray Hospital back to its roots with name change

EXCLUSIVE Footscray’s Western Hospital is returning to its original name – Footscray Hospital. The official name change reflects a Western Health board decision to highlight the...

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Rangers hoping for state league opportunity

Footscray United Rangers are hoping the work of the past few years has paid off and they will get an opportunity at the FV...