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Game breakers who could shape Sub-District finals

The odds are stacked in favour of a western suburbs side taking out the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west group flag this season. A remarkable...

Police bust bikie drug trafficking syndicate

Two Caroline Springs residents are among five people arrested as part of an investigation into a drug trafficking syndicate linked to the Comanchero outlaw...

Undermanned Altona return to the summit

Without three of its key players, Altona dug deep for a memorable one-point win over local rivals Spotswood in the Western Region Football League...

Final kick seals thrilling win for Altona

A long-range set shot goal from forward Patrick Rose with 20 seconds left on the clock handed Altona a thrilling one-point victory over Spotswood...

Altona pulls off upset

Altona has gatecrashed Deer Park’s flag unfurling party to inflict a stunning upset on the opening day of the Western Region Football League division...

Altona to regroup after a difficult start to season

Altona has made a stuttering start to the Bowls Victoria premier division season, but co-captain Ben Loughlin feels it’s too early to hit the...

End of the road for Toyota Altona plant

Thousands of job losses are sweeping the western suburbs as Toyota Australia stopped making cars at its Altona plant on Tuesday, signalling the end...

Fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Altona

Two fishermen were rescued by Water Police after their boat began to sink off Altona early Thursday morning. Senior Sergeant Scott Dower, of Williamstown Water...

Kenny Weir’s penchant for burgers leads him to Birdcage Cafe Altona

Running ahead of time, I decide to take the scenic route to Altona’s Harrington Square, but as I pass Bezirk cafe on Millers Road,...
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In the Doghouse: Local football packs surprises

■ Local football is so interesting … just when it looked like it was going to be very predictable. In WRFL’s division1, Altona has...

Water police urge caution after tragic deaths

Water police have urged people to learn from the boating tragedy that claimed the lives of three fishermen. On Monday afternoon, the mood was bleak...

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Dragons looking to step it up

Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season. After a late coaching change and a bit...