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Footscray tower ‘rush’ pressures river protection pledge

FOOTSCRAY'S high-rise explosion continues with a new 26-storey tower proposed for a prime riverside site.The $200 million mixed-use development is slated for 2 Hopkins...

VFL grand final: Footscray big man Tom Campbell stands tall

Tom Campbell got the chance to experience the best of both worlds this season. ...

Classic keeps up with the trends

This extended gem combining the best of the old and new and in a popular Newport pocket is indeed a rare find.Traditional open fireplaces,...

Fired up for CALDplay

AN award-winning program has returned this winter to fire up newly arrived migrants on the football field.Training is in full swing for the six...

VRU: Napping Bulldogs cop a scare

FOOTSCRAY clocked off too early and almost coughed up its 38-31 win over Power House in the Victorian Rugby Union Premier 1 Dewer Shield...

Deep cuts a blow

THE slashing of TAFE funding in the western suburbs will cause considerable harm to the area's prospects, according to a new study.The Social Impacts...

London 2012: Yarraville’s Sarah Tait basks in silver glow

YARRAVILLE'S Sarah Tait is still savouring the glory of an Olympic silver medal in the women's pair rowing event at Eton Dorney.Tait, 29, and...

My Business: Rivervue satisfies the travel bug

One of the many exciting prospects that present once life has sailed past child-raising and hard-working careers is the freedom to travel. A significant...

We vote you in: A Maltese reminder

HOBSONS Bay’s Maltese community has put the council on notice, saying its population represents nearly half of voters in some wards.The warning comes after...

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This modern and stylish residence will be worthy of the buzz it is sure to generate....

Seabrook pupils have a ball in honour of Paralympics

Seabrook Primary School pupils took part in a goalball demonstration last Wednesday in celebration of Australia's participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. For...

Firing line: Redundancy’s hidden toll

Cut, hacked, sliced and packaged ... whether it’s smallgoods processors or Qantas staff, the proverbial, or actual tap, on the shoulder from the boss...

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■ Last Saturday, Jake Mutton joined a very select group of footballers. Being the games record...

VFL: Confident Gulls brush past Blues to secure finals berth

WILLIAMSTOWN sealed its berth in the finals with a determined 24-point win over Northern Blues in the Victorian Football League at a soggy Burbank...

Luba’s path to mayoral seat clear

HOBSONS Bay councillor Luba Grigorovitch is tipped to become the city's mayor on November 13 after former powerbroker Tony Briffa lost his support base...

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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...