Nuclear disaster remembered
THERE are reportedly about 2000 tremors a year in Japan, mostly minor shakes which barely register with the locals.So, on March 11 last year,...
Inside our key artistic hubs
The west’s artistic hubs are growing rapidly, in both size and stature, as new and emerging art moves beyond the city. In the background...
Inside our key artistic hubs
The west’s artistic hubs are growing rapidly, in both size and stature, as new and emerging art moves beyond the city. In the background...
Sun sets on Footscray footbridge as $5bn rail link cuts path
FOOTSCRAY'S Rising Sun footbridge has a poetic name for such a dour-looking concrete overpass.Rising from an inhospitably narrow footpath at a bend in busy...
Altona Beach Festival: Get ready for the wow factor
ONE of Melbourne’s first suburbs, Altona has a long history that really began in 1842 when The Homestead in Queen Street was built by...
Altona Beach Festival information
At the Logan Reserve precinct* 10.00am to 8.30pm* Saturday, 10th March* Music and theatre* Craft and children’s activities* Street market* Double-decker bus tours* RAAF...
Boxing: Barry Hall backs out of big fight
BARRY Hall has pulled the plug on his boxing career before it even started.The former Western Bulldogs forward retired last season and announced his...
Flying the flag for equity in council ranks
ONE thing you could never accuse Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter of is "hiding her light under a bushel", as the saying goes.Aged 28,...
Arson suspected in Altona Meadows house fire
POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire which destroyed an Altona Meadows home just before noon yesterday. About $350,000 damage was caused to the Tyrell...
Competition to spruce up life saving clubs
SURF life saving clubs and their supporters have until March 15 to try to win a $20,000 clubhouse makeover courtesy of the navy.People may...
Long line of unhappy travellers
WHAT DO YOU THINK? SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY TO POST A COMMENT.ALTONA, Footscray and Werribee commuters are the unhappiest across the...
Long line of unhappy travellers
WHAT DO YOU THINK? SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY TO POST A COMMENT.FOOTSCRAY, Altona and Werribee commuters are the unhappiest across the...
Nurses call off industrial action
NURSES have called off industrial action ahead of a fresh round of talks with the state government.The Australian Nursing Federation and hospital employers announced...
Nurses call off industrial action
NURSES have called off industrial action ahead of a fresh round of talks with the state government.The Australian Nursing Federation and hospital employers announced...
TAC Cup: Jets talent cleared for take-off to big league
THE sky's the limit for all involved with the Western Jets, who have recently become a rich talent source for AFL clubs.That reputation...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
