WRFL: Altona Vikings’ win not as easy as it looked
ALTONA Vikings assumed total control of the scoreboard in a 51-point win over Hoppers Crossing in the Western Region Football League division 1 at...
VFL: Gulls’ leaders snuff out Zebras’ late challenge
WILLIAMSTOWN might be heavily influenced by youth in the Victorian Football League this season, but it would not have saluted for a tense, 19-point...
Sip, sniff and swill world’s best brews
OH to be a beer judge ... More than 1300 beers from across the globe will be sipped, sniffed and swilled as part of...
Filmmaker on a mission to spruik Bali
A LIFELONG love affair with Bali and its people has inspired a West Footscray filmmaker to share his experiences with the world.Jamie Wilson has...
Altona Meadows food fan has designs on a career in cooking
CREATING works of art on a plate is what motivates aspiring chef Claire Van Der Merwe.The 18-year-old Altona Meadows resident is one of 119...
Pokies rates to stay unchanged, for now
HOBSONS Bay has no immediate plans to lift rates on poker machine venues in the wake of the Manningham Council decision to double rates...
It’s kilt by association for close-knit clan
YOU don't have to be Scottish to enjoy this year's highland ball in Williamstown, says Norman Macdonald, high commissioner of Clan Donald Australia."Our family...
Altona Loop: Rail line duplication on the cards
MORE than 800 postcards calling for the duplication of the Altona Loop single train track were delivered last week to Premier Ted Baillieu.Western Metropolitan...
MPs seek transport pledge for the west
THE state government must earmark money in next week's budget to urgently address vital transport needs across Melbourne's west, the opposition says.In a united...
Williamstown mum’s plea to restore aide funding to son
A WILLIAMSTOWN teenager who wants to return to school has been forced to stay home because of lack of government funding.With term 2 under...
Hobsons Bay rates rise blamed on carbon tax
HOBSONS Bay Council is blaming the impending carbon tax among other factors for a proposed 6.3percent rates across the city next financial year.A report...
Parade a Williamstown Festival highlight
A lantern parade featuring students from eight local schools will be a highlight of this weekend's Williamstown Festival.The 'Birds of a Feather' parade...
‘Deteriorating’ Newport temple wins a reprieve
A BID to build 18 apartments and seven shops on the historic Newport Masonic Temple site has been knocked back by Hobsons Bay Council.A...
To be, or not to be the B-word
WITH self-confessed 'bogan roots', comedian Dave O'Neil is well qualified to speak about the B-word at next month's Williamstown Literary Festival.O'Neil will join the...
To be, or not to be the B-word
WITH self-confessed 'bogan roots', comedian Dave O'Neil is well qualified to speak about the B-word at next month's Williamstown Literary Festival.O'Neil will join the...
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Spectacular sounds of Christmas
Town Hall Broadmeadows will be filled with festive magic as the Hume Orchestra presents its annual Christmas Concert.
From trumpets and cellos to magnificent choral...
