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WRFL: Essendon premiership star John Barnes to coach North Footscray

NORTH Footscray has appointed former Essendon and Geelong ruckman John Barnes as its senior coach in the Western Region Football League division 1.The Devils completed an...

FFV: Altona Magic beats Sunbury United

Altona Magic hit back with a 1-0 win over Sunbury United in the Football Federation Victoria state league 1 at Paisley Park on Saturday...

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...

Laverton North fire: Crews still at site

UPDATE: Fire crews are monitoring the scene of a massive overnight blaze at a Laverton North car-wrecking yard to make sure it doesn’t reignite.Metropolitan Fire...

Come home to comfort

With a parents' retreat, this property provides a peaceful haven away from the kids. The huge main bedroom also features a bay window and...

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Altona artist Jeff Ferris finds art in everyday life

An Altona artist has drawn inspiration from the western suburbs’ urban landscape, painting everything from petrochemical tanks to garage doors. Jeff Ferris, who grew up...

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Christopher Green’s Tina C makes no apologies

Internationally acclaimed comedian Christopher Green is bringing his country music character Tina C to Newport’s Substation. The show, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word,...

Star weaver’s tribute to Jill

A PROJECT to weave a million stars to honour the memory of Jill Meagher is receiving astronomical levels of support.Artist Maryann Talia Pau (pictured),...

Children looking for that perfect match

IT'S the little moments such as watching a child sleep after he has run you off your feet that make caring worthwhile for Genevieve...

Help for time-poor Maribyrnong  parents

NURSES are visiting Maribyrnong childcare centres under an innovative child health services trial.Maribyrnong Council offers free maternal child health services to all families with...

Big Bay Swim tragedy as man in 50s dies

A man has died in the Big Bay Swim from Port Melbourne to Williamstown. An Ambulance Victoria spokesman said lifesavers pulled the man, in his...

Park aspect a bonus

Living near a park is a welcome bonus for families and one available to buyers at Kingsford estate in Point Cook.Peet Limited is releasing...

Treatment ease ‘a plus’ for western suburbs cancer patients

The next generation of radiation therapy technology has arrived for western suburbs cancer patients. ...

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Volunteers needed Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill...