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Footscray Dental Clinic: Gap widens as MPs trade blows over funding snub

HEALTH Minister David Davis has accused western suburbs MPs of letting people down when it comes to dental health care.But he refused to commit...

G-G Bryce praises Hobsons Bay volunteers

AUSTRALIA'S Governor-General Quentin Bryce met Hobsons Bay volunteers and children during a whirlwind tour last Monday.During National Volunteers Week, Ms Bryce visited 13...

New innings opens for Williamstown cricketers thanks to $8.8m redevelopment

WILLIAMSTOWN Cricket Club can remain at its spiritual home, thanks to the $8.77 million redevelopment of its ground unveiled last week.Sport and Recreation Minister...

Altona business owner challenges homeless stereotype

AN ALTONA business owner roughing it for Vinnies CEO Sleepout says many young people end up homeless after coming out as gay or lesbian.While...

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...

HV: Seagulls in control in derby but coach not happy

ALTONA Seagulls gave 100-gamer Steve Campbell a milestone to remember with a 3-0 win over Footscray Bulldogs in the long-awaited Hockey Victoria men's state...

‘Upbeat’ Newport pastor tends flock with eyes on reality

PASTOR Nathan Hawes has always wanted to help people.A pastor for six years, he is now at the C3 Church in Newport."You don't join...

Railway sleeper ‘wakes’ to win Hobsons Bay art prize

SCULPTOR Brendon Taylor's trip down memory lane has earned him first prize in a competition, Art in Public Places.Taylor, 51, won the 'best in...

VRU: Bulldogs bring track form to main game

FOOTSCRAY had a steely determination last Saturday to snap a two-game losing run in the Victorian Rugby Union Premier 1.The Bulldogs hardly put a...

VRL: Ex-teammate shows no favours as Wolves savage Roosters

ALTONA Roosters were blown off the park in the first half of a 44-18 loss to North West Wolves in Victorian Rugby League first...

Footscray Cycling Club: Johnson rides high in diluted field

A DILUTED field of riders played into the hands of Ben Johnson, who easily took line honours in the eighth round of the Footscray...

Accusations fly, but Footscray dental clinic plans grounded

HEALTH Minister David Davis has accused western suburbs MPs of letting down the people of the west on dental health care.But he refused to...

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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...