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VRL:  Roosters rebound to snare eighth first grade flag

 THE comeback kids have struck again. Indefatigable Altona Roosters returned from a perilous position to steal the Victorian Rugby League first grade premiership from under...

Time short for Hobsons Bay as sea levels rise, council warned

MORE action must be taken to combat the effects of rising sea levels on Hobsons Bay, a councillor has warned.Speaking at last week's council...

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For the past three summers, South Morang’s Andrew Chesterton has spent a lot of time rolling...

Fears over Ferguson apartments

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Tidbits on the run in Footscray 

ONE of the most popular events in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival — the Rickshaw Run in Footscray — will be back for...

What’s on around Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay

Heritage walks: Enjoy a leisurely, guided two-hour walk from 9.20am every Tuesday taking historic routes around Williamstown and surrounding suburbs. Walks start at the...

Seddon resident drives climate change message home

A Seddon resident plans to fight climate change one conversation at a time. Climate for Change is the brainchild of Katerina Gaita and grew out...

Williamstown high-rise bid, demolition, ‘shock’ residents

A CONTROVERSIAL 400-dwelling high-rise proposal for Williamstown could double in size, according to documents submitted to Hobsons Bay Council last Friday.Nelson Place Village Pty...

FFV Knockout Cup: Altona North starts on right foot

ALTONA North could be in for a big winter if its Football Federation Victoria State Knockout Cup opener is any indication.The metropolitan-leaguers caused a...

Maribyrnong: Have say on truck survey

Maribyrnong residents are being urged to provide feedback on a draft truck report before submissions close...

West stalwarts rapt with gongs gongs

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Yarraville residents fight against Gamon Street unit development

Residents and business owners are waging a fight against a proposed 17-unit development on Gamon Street in Yarraville, fearing the project will change the...

Big West Festival: No hang-ups here

The artist known as Baby Guerilla this week scaled Newport’s Substation to install her large-scale artwork titled Hanging Around. It hangs down the northern face...

Sheer speed puts brakes on Rams’ flag quest

NEWPORT Rams were startled by the pitching strength of western suburbs rivals Sunshine Eagles in the Baseball Victoria summer league division2 premiership on Saturday.The...

Blending old and new

Combining old and new, this character-filled renovated property is sure to impress buyers wanting a low-maintenance lifestyle. It has three bedrooms— the main with...

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Hewett makes right decision

Sliding door moments are as true in sport as in everyday life, just ask this month’s Don Deeble nominee, Astin Hewett. He won...