Katrina Hall: Boogie to my own tune
I am yet to work out whether someone telling me I have lipstick on my teeth is rude, or not. Is it a slap of sorts?...
Pictures of the Month: March | Gallery
Check out our best photos through March 2015 from all over our city, as featured in the Star Weekly and The Weekly Review newspapers.
Images are selected by Metro...
From the Archives: The Advocate
40 years ago
April 2, 1975
A Melton councillor has bitterly attacked The Advocate story of the gastroenteritis epidemic raging through the township.
In an emotional outburst,...
My Brimbank: Jeanette Bryden
If you’re a Brimbank resident, chances are you’ve met Jeanette Bryden. The 61-year-old has worked at Brimbank council for more than four decades, including...
Katrina Hall: Yes, bigger is better
I married into a family so big the younger kids struggle to remember who their older cousins are.
I’m talking multiple-bunk-beds-and-a-bus big. So big, in...
Virginia Trioli: Is the grass really greener?
Virginia Trioli.“Beautiful people, you know the garden’s full of furniture, the house is full of plants.”
– Australian Crawl
It’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show...
Que Sera: Cracking out the red pen
The car radio was tuned to an ABC station when one of those interchangeable psychologists with hyphenated names who have mastered the sound bite...
Picture special: Neighbours stars Then & Now
Neighbours has launched a galaxy of stars in its 30 years. Take a look at our picture special of 14 of its stars 'Then...
Don Deeble Rising Star: Amelia Mazza-Downie
The bigger the occasion, the tougher it is to pass speedster Amelia Mazza-Downie.
The Seaholme resident has long been known in the western suburbs sports...
Don Deeble Rising Star: Amelia Mazza-Downie
The bigger the occasion, the tougher it is to pass speedster Amelia Mazza-Downie.
The Seaholme resident has long been known in the western suburbs sports...
Que Sera: Fear of felt characters
So I’m in a delightful shop called Habadash in Castlemaine on the weekend and the town is heaving with visitors for the biennial arts...
We laugh Melbourne comedy fest
A funny thing has happened to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival since it was launched by the late, great British comedic giant Peter Cook...
We laugh Melbourne comedy fest
A funny thing has happened to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival since it was launched by the late, great British comedic giant Peter Cook...
From the Archives: The Advocate
40 years ago
April 16, 1975
The Sunshine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now a reality. The president of the new chamber is Sunshine businessman...
From the Archives: The Advocate
40 years ago
April 16, 1975
The Sunshine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now a reality. The president of the new chamber is Sunshine businessman...
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Plan your travel this summer
Western suburbs motorists are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks ramp up over the summer.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, work on the...
