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The Whitten Project Diary: Brandon Cross

The Whitten Project is one the most inspirational and most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had. At the beginning I was shy and kept to myself....

From the Archives: 1965-1975

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors Footscray Advertiser April 28, 1965 These Footscray men, who served Australia with distinction during two world wars,...

From the Archives: 1965-1975

Footscray Mail April 1, 1965 The Minister for Transport (Mr E.R. Meagher) told a deputation last week that he would examine suggested alternatives to the Somerville...

From the Archives: 1945-1985

Footscray Mail March 24, 1945 At the beginning of the war, Footscray Council allowed the use of Johnson, Angliss,and Henry Turner reserves on Sundays to accommodate...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Altona Star February 19, 1975 The Housing Commission has lodged an appeal against the refusal by the Board of Works to approve a proposed residential development...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Altona Star February 19, 1975 The Housing Commission has lodged an appeal against the refusal by the Board of Works to approve a proposed residential development...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Altona Star February 19, 1975 The Housing Commission has lodged an appeal against the refusal by the Board of Works to approve a proposed residential development...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Footscray Advertiser January 27, 1965 The charitable work of the Footscray Lions Club was eulogised in Footscray Court on Monday when four members faced charges over...

From the Archives: Nov 25- Dec 1

Footscray Advertiser November 25, 1964 The manager of Footscray municipal baths, Mr Wal Brierley, is all in favour of bikinis … provided they have a strap...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

November 20, 1974 Williamstown Council on Monday night decided to spend a $160,000 Commonwealth grant almost entirely on sports facilities. The money will go to providing...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

50 years ago November 12, 1964 Footscray FC supporters who do not have the ready cash to purchase membership tickets next season will be able to...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Footscray Mail November 3, 1934 Again, the Footscray Council, on Monday night, was disturbed by an argument in which heated words were exchanged. This time it...

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Poll: Who should coach the Western Bulldogs in 2015?

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SPECIAL: Ajak Deng | In her own skin

She’s one of Australia’s most sought-after models, tipped to follow in the footsteps of Miranda Kerr and and Jessica Hart. At 24 and based...

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Exum, Giddey, Vasiljevic in Boomers squad

Three western suburbs natives, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum and DJ Vasiljevic are still in the mix for the Australian Boomers team for the Olympics. Basketball...