Local News
17 Mar 10 | THE Western Bulldogs may be playing down its NAB Cup win, but fans are beside themselves.
| Jubilation - with the lid on ... | Western Bulldogs celebrate NAB Cup | GALLERY: Western Bulldogs win the NAB ...
17 Mar 10 | LANDSCAPING around the Whitten Oval has begun despite $600,000 in funding for the project still in doubt.
17 Mar 10 | MARIBYRNONG residents are overjoyed that they have won a 15-month fight against a major affordable housing project proposed for the corner of Wests and Raleigh roads.
17 Mar 10 | CARRYING a knife in public could result in a $1000 on-the-spot fine under new state government laws.
17 Mar 10 | GRANT Miles is promising his election as president of the Footscray Traders Association will be the dawn of a new era for the troubled organisation.
17 Mar 10 | WILLIAMSTOWN Festival organisers were blessed when perfect weather ensured a healthy crowd last weekend.
| Wonderful Williamstown Festival | GALLERY: Williamstown Festival, March 14
17 Mar 10 | VICTORIA Police's new statewide taskforce on street crime has hit the Maribyrnong beat.
17 Mar 10 | JAMIE Atkinson was an A-grade cyclist before moving to Yarraville, but now he has a coughing fit every time he gets on his bike.
17 Mar 10 |
IT has been three months in the making, but the cast of Sinbad is ready to go. This year marks the 23rd year in which the Altona City Theatre has produced a children's pantomime.
17 Mar 10 | THERE'S no shortage of jeans at Highpoint shopping centre, which has been dubbed 'destination denim' for the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
17 Mar 10 | A FORMER police officer, tired of seeing violent scenes at parties, wants all Victorians hosting a gathering for young people to get a council permit before it can go ahead.
17 Mar 10 | THE female form has long been a subject for artists, but for Chelsea Hatherall it is the personalities behind the appearances that inspire.
17 Mar 10 | FOR Annette and Andrew Kearton first-time parenthood was double the trouble. Two-and-a-half years ago, twins Lachlan and Lily were born, giving the family reason to celebrate Multiple Birth Awareness Week.
17 Mar 10 | A WILLIAMSTOWN High School student's wish to better understand indigenous culture came true when a delegation from the Yarrabah Aboriginal community visited the school.
17 Mar 10 | SOME scary things are happening in Yarraville this month - and two writers are behind it. West Footscray author Anna Dusk will launch her horror novel In Human at the Sun Bookshop on Saturday.
17 Mar 10 |
A RANGE of activities will be held over the coming weeks to celebrate the opening of the Altona North Community Library.
17 Mar 10 | AS Moses Lado walks up Nicholson Mall he is constantly greeted by smiles, handshakes and offers to sit and chat.
17 Mar 10 | WILLIAMSTOWN'S New Hobsons Bay Hotel has been ordered to pay $10,000 to the Liquor Licensing Board and $300 to Hobsons Bay police for breach of liquor licensing laws.
17 Mar 10 | THE weather gods delivered a perfect gift to Williamstown Festival organisers with a healthy crowd turning out at the weekend to enjoy the many activities and displays at Commonwealth Reserve.
| Sun, fun dazzle at 33rd festival | Wonderful Williamstown Festival | GALLERY: Williamstown Festival, March 14
17 Mar 10 | ARTWORK by Hobsons Bay's young people will be sold to the highest bidders. The No Reserve auction this month will raise money for the Street SmART program.