Espresso, on the double
There's such a strong cafe culture in Melbourne that it's often a bit 'too cool for school', so it's satisfying to find good coffee...
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...
Teens graffiti cars, shops in Challis Street, Newport
Two teenagers have gone on a crime spree overnight, vandalising cars and shops before trying to steal a car in Newport.
A car owner told...
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Bowls
It was a summer to savour for Altona...
Parkside woe drives WRFL survival plan
Embattled Parkside will compete in the Western Region Football League’s division 3 this season as part...
Rising Sun footbridge decision delayed
MARIBYRNONG Council has again delayed announcing whether it supports rebuilding West Footscray's Rising Sun footbridge.The pedestrian bridge, which crosses the rail corridor...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Parking policy misguided
How crazy our council is to...
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...
Mayor spreads the music
HOBSONS Bay's 24 primary schools will each receive a music kit, while grade6 pupils have been invited to enter the Eco-Legend awards, both initiated...
Baseball Victoria: Williamstown Wolves win premiership!
Williamstown Wolves clinched back-to-back Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 premierships with an 18-4 mercy rule drubbing of Springvale Lions in game three at...
WRFL: Never-say-die attitude’s the key to pair of premierships
ALTONA captain Josh Russo says the culture at his football club is one of not giving up. That was the cornerstone of a double...
TAFE cuts make western suburbs job hopes ‘bleak’
Thousands of western suburbs manufacturing workers set to lose their jobs face a bleak future without a reversal of drastic cuts to TAFE funding,...
Maltese group gets extra $180,000 for Altona East car park extension
Hobsons Bay council has adopted its 2014-15 budget, with some significant changes.
An extra $180,000 has been allocated for the Maltese Association Hobsons Bay to...
VRU: Footscray Bulldogs seal home final
FOOTSCRAY has the ability to go all the way in the Victorian Rugby Union premier 1 finals, according to captain Allan Imo.
The Bulldogs sealed...
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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...
