Jet Menadue makes his mark
By ADEM SARICAOGLU
THE strong, athletic, attacking half-back flanker has become an essential cog in just about every footy team in the country, no matter...
The only way is up for Lightning
By LIAM TWOMEY
AN INJURY depleted VU Western Lightning was handed a 20-goal loss in the Victorian Netball League last week.
The Lightning fell behind early...
Heroes saluted
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
THOUSANDS of people across Melbourne’s West paid tribute to our fallen servicemen and women last week as Dawn Services were held across...
Round of pink buns
By YASEMIN TALAT
BAKERS DELIGHT stores across the Western Suburbs are turning pink in support of the Breast Cancer Network Australia.
From now until 14 May,...
How their gardens have grown
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
AN Altona school will soon be embarking on an exciting new project that will see students develop a sustainable garden.
Altona P-9 College...
Students snap to it
STUDENTS from Bayside College in Williamstown are all geared up for the Pixel8 competition.
Entries close tomorrow and winners will have their work framed and...
'Equine triathlon' a drawcard
By XAVIER SMERDON
THIS Queen’s Birthday weekend, the Melbourne International Horse Trials (MIHT) will welcome thousands of spectators to the stunning surrounds of the Werribee...
History relived
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
HISTORY buffs are being invited to enjoy a free open day at the old Laverton School in Altona Meadows to view one...
Shorter wait for housing
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
VICTORIAN public housing waiting lists have seen a reduction, according to figures released by Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell last Thursday.
The March...
Over the limit
By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
A SPOTSWOOD man was nabbed drink-driving last week following a collision in Newport.
Williamstown police were called to the intersection of Melbourne and...
Stop the violence
By YASEMIN TALAT
DOMESTIC violence should be called for what it is, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said last week - “violence against women and families”.
Violence...
Horsers and riders raring to go
By XAVIER SMERDON
HORSES and their riders will be making a splash this Queen’s Birthday long weekend as they descend upon Werribee.
The Melbourne International Horse...