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A mural dedicated to Stolen Generations survivor advocate for First Nations rights, health and women’s wellbeing, Aunty Margaret Tucker , was unveiled in Footscray on…
A new train station will be built at Tottenham as part of the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) which finally broke ground on Wednesday. Works on…
“I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless watching her older brother and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 518149 Gellibrand just wanted to be competitive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield, now it’s a chance of playing finals. After two…
The future of the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre at Whitten Oval has been secured, with Maribyrnong council approving a 10 year lease agreement with the football club last week. Under…
Ballan’s favourite community festival is set to return for its 50th annual event on Sunday 15 March, celebrating local culture, creativity, and community. The Ballan Autumn Festival is one of…
A seal found on the banks of Maribyrnong River on the weekend has died. Staff from Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit rescued the adult male seal on Tuesday 24 February…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 534362 Williamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield finals.…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 253047 A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Footscray, Sunbury, Sydenham, St…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 452928 Footscray’s Mitch Jamieson wasn’t expecting a call up to the Victorian second XI cricket team. Despite having a breakout season and his coach…
It might’ve been an exciting moment for many residents in Melbourne’s west, but for Maidstone couple Josh Preston and Sophia Tremethick, the opening of the new Footscray Hospital last Wednesday…
