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WRFL: The three-minute wake-up call for Woodsmen

A FIVE-minute hiccup could not derail Spotswood from producing the brand of football that we have become accustomed to from the reigning premier when...

Yarraville designer straight from the heart

A YARRAVILLE costume designer has taken the concept of people wearing their emotions on their sleeve to a whole new level.Casey-Scott Corless has spent...

CLOC’ing up another hit

FOOTSCRAY musical theatre stalwart Robert Harsley will be back on the boards in a tribute to the King of Rock'n'Roll this month.Harsley will take...

Community Calendar: Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

Young parents meet Are you a parent aged 16 to 25 wanting to meet other young parents? Free groups meet in Laverton on Mondays from 10-11.30am; in...

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 Meadows fires prompt playground call

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One step forward, two back for Williamstown mum in autism fight

MIDWAY through term 3, a Williamstown mother says her teenage son with autism will never catch up on missed schooling after his integration...

WRFL: Essendon premiership star John Barnes to coach North Footscray

NORTH Footscray has appointed former Essendon and Geelong ruckman John Barnes as its senior coach in the Western Region Football League division 1.The Devils completed an...

SKY High limits parents’ fears with pledge to work with existing schools

A GROUP pushing for a new high school in the inner-west says it will work with existing high schools to ensure the best outcome...

VRU: Aggression not enough for Dogs

FOOTSCRAY was never allowed to play on its own terms in an 18-8 loss to Melbourne in the Victorian Rugby Union Premier 1 Dewar...

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Atop St George’s Theatre and UDC Ballroom, this fantastic penthouse apartment lays claim to part of...

Footscray author Jane Rawson wants people to read on in good cause

A Footscray author is giving bookworms and sometime readers a good excuse to curl up with a good read this winter. Jane Rawson has launched...

Village goes with the glow

West Footscray will twinkle and glow when its inaugural Festival of Lights unfolds. West Footscray Traders...

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A location brimming with lifestyle appeal underscores this well-preserved 1950s residence which sits on about 668...

Altona Green pupils book in for cook-off

Food, glorious food, was the theme of National Literacy and Numeracy Week, and pupils from Altona Green Primary School whisked up a storm. Grade 5/6...

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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...