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This well-presented, ground-floor apartment is in a prime spot, just minutes from Victoria University and schools,...

London 2012: Jarry shoots eight in bronze medal game

FORMER Altona Gators star Rachel Jarry shot eight points and grabbed three rebounds during the Opals' bronze medal win over Russia.The Opals won 83-74...

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In the heart of Williamstown, a short trip by foot to shops, schools, parks and train...

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Altona North pupils fired up for online fun

Firefighters visited Altona North Primary School last Monday to launch the Metropolitan Fire Brigade's children's website, mfbkidzone.com.au.MFB Kidzone is an online tool...

Jobs crisis: 105 axed as Altona biscuit maker goes offshore

AN Altona biscuit maker has told its 105 staff that their plant will shut and their jobs will go, with 80per cent...

Reconciliation Week: Pioneer talks of links that heal

MARIBYRNONG will be a hive of activity for this year's Reconciliation Week.A series of activities have been organised in the lead-up to a special...

Truck traffic: Greens call for freight plan public forum

THE community has been frozen out of having a say on the future of freight traffic through their neighbourhoods, according to residents and the...

Wander in to Lancefield Lancefield features in a new...

WRFL: String of misses mars Magpies’ win

PARKSIDE had to overcame its own woes in front of goal to shrug off a never-give-in Glenorden by 35 points on the road at...

FFV: Laverton Park let one slip

LAVERTON Park is skating on thin ice with six rounds left in the Football Federation Victoria men's provisional league2 north-west season.The Reds let slip...

Reap rental return

With a rental potential of $420-$450 a week, this property makes for a solid investment. The Victorian dwelling has two double bedrooms, a spacious...

VRL: Bulldogs break Uni resistance

FOOTSCRAY had to run a fine-tooth comb over Melbourne University’s water-tight defence to find a way to the try-line in a 12-10 win in...

Book deal for Yarraville author

YARRAVILLE author Maxine Beneba Clarke has signed a three-book deal with Hachette Australia. She will have her short story collection, Foreign Soil, published next May,...

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Retirement village regulations bill introduced

The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...