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  • Online editor 3 | October 4, 2017

    A TIGER IN THE DOG’S KENNEL

    “Oh love,” she said. “Don’t worry, they’ll be back next year.”

  • Online editor 3 | June 12, 2017

    FROM PUPS TO COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH BITE

    The Bulldogs: leadership in action

  • Online editor 3 | April 29, 2017

    THE OTHER FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS

    Olde Smiddy is smitten with baseball.

  • Online Editor 1 | April 16, 2017

    IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

    “We played football in the backyard. It was me and dad against my two brothers ...”

  • Online Editor2 | April 12, 2017

    ALTONA SCHOOL KID WINS AUSTRALIAN TITLE

    Altona school kid wins Australian title in table football

  • Online editor 3 | August 24, 2016

    ODD SPORT – CAMEL JUMPING

    Camel jumping is making a comeback! Read on

  • Online Editor 1 | August 15, 2016

    INTO THE CAULDRON, UNDERSIZED, OVERESTIMATED AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE

    Angrytrain guy on taking children to the Footy

  • Online Editor2 | June 13, 2016

    WESTSIDER PROFILES: MARY CURRY

    Mary Curry on her love for the Bulldogs

  • Online Editor 1 | May 22, 2016

    THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE, THE COURAGE TO STOP

    Oxfam Trailwalker, walking for charity

  • Online Editor 1 | May 18, 2016

    KEEPING THE WEST IN THE GAME

    Veteran cricket bat maker Lachlan Fisher talks about his passion for manufacturing cricket bats

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