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Maribyrnong leaves LeadWest

MARIBYRNONG council is withdrawing membership of council advocacy group LeadWest. The decision, made at last week’s meeting, is aimed at focusing advocacy resources “on the...

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Body found at beach The body of a...

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Hockey Altona celebrated its first success of the Hockey...

Bowls Victoria: Yarraville-Footscray overpowers Ponds

It was lucky round number 13 for Yarraville-Footscray in the Bowls Victoria metro premier division. The newly promoted Bulldogs finally broke their drought in the...

MUSIC: Jane Clifton dons her jazz hat in Footscray

Maribyrnong’s Jane Clifton is a woman of many talents. An acclaimed writer and actor, she’s also a marriage celebrant ­– but its music and singing...

Pier prepped for plates

Chefs from top Melbourne restaurants, including Hellenic Republic and MoVida, will join local restaurateurs for the...

Brian Mannix: Dancing back into the limelight

Eighties legend Brian Mannix may be a newcomer to the world of dancing, but Goya Dmytryshchak discovers he’s quick on his feet.WESTERN suburbs boy...

Altona Meadows: Mosaic wallflower a winner

A mosaic flower created by the Hobsons Bay community under the guidance of artist Julee Latimer is bringing joy to senior citizens in Altona...

Nobel Peace Prize nominee thanks Footscray’s Ethiopian community

A DOCTOR nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize has paid tribute to Footscray's Ethiopian community for its long-term support of her work.Dr Catherine Hamlin...

Perfect place to start

Tired of living with your parents? This low-maintenance property could be your key to moving out. The appealing villa-unit has two spacious bedrooms with...

MY BRIMBANK

What is your connection to Brimbank? ...

Briefs

Man held after pokies robberies A man was arrested...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Western suburbs

Sweet treat My Friend The Chocolate Cake will perform tracks off their new live album, Best (Cake) in Show, at The Substation, 1 Market Street,...

Volcanic plains on display at Pipemakers Park

An exhibition about the critically endangered species of the Victorian Volcanic Plains opens in Maribyrnong next week. Volcano Dreaming is a digitally constructed photographic panorama...

Deer Park flags WRFL cup ambitions

Deer Park is one win away from back-to-back Western Region Football League premierships. ...

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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...