My Place – Rino Vari
When Rino Vari took the reins at a beloved West Footscray family fruit and vegetable business, he knew he had big shoes to fill....
My Place: Ann Marie Harris
A Hobsons Bay resident for about 15 years, Ann Marie Harris is a tireless advocate for the rights of people with a disability. She...
My Place: Bruno Lettieri
Seddon resident and literature lover Bruno Lettieri, known for conversations with some of Australia’s most treasured writers, tells Benjamin Millar he feels poetry and...
My Place: Jos Van Hulsen
West Footscray sculptor and furniture designer Jos Van Hulsen tells Benjamin Millar he gets a real buzz seeing faces light up as they watch...
My Wyndham: Louise Thompson
If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when...
My Place: Trevor Monti
Barrister, Ned Kelly buff and Williamstown Football Club’s longest-serving president Trevor Monti talks to Goya Dmytryshchak
What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I have lived in...
Peter Knight blows Seddon’s trumpet
Living in the inner-west has heavily shaped the music and outlook of award-winning Seddon musician and composer Peter Knight.
What is your connection with Seddon?
We...
My Place: Heather Horrocks, Footscray
Heather Horrocks, Footscray writer, artist and community leader, has dedicated herself to revealing the true heart of the Footscray community for more than two decades....
My Place: John Dawson
Altona’s John Dawson is known for hosting community discussions about The Beatles, but he’s also a big fan of his seaside suburb, as he...
My Place: William McKenzie
Altona Meadows’ William McKenzie was named Hobsons Bay’s young citizen of the year on Australia Day. The 16-year-old has also won the Hobsons Bay...
My Place: Peter Weaver, Altona
Peter Weaver, Altona Laverton Historical Society president and a “third generation Altona boy”, has dedicated his life to unearthing and preserving Hobsons Bay’s history....
Lachlan McCracken on his passion for social justice
Seaholme’s Lachlan McCracken, 18, has been chosen as one of this year’s World Vision youth ambassadors.
He tells Goya Dmytryshchak about his passion for social...
My Place: Maxine Elliott
Community-minded Maxine Elliott loves the vibrancy and harmony of the Maribyrnong melting pot, but she tells Benjamin Millar that she sees potential for a...
My Place: Claudia Funder
Claudia Funder is best known for founding the Swing Patrol dance classes, yet she holds hidden talents inspired by more ancient forms of music...
My Yarraville: Deb Force
Bookshop owner Deb Force, last week named joint winner of Australia’s Bookseller of the Year award, tells Benjamin Millar Yarraville has been a great...
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Renewable Energy Leader To Chair The SEC
The state government has appointed a permanent board to lead the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC).
State Electricity Commission Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced Simon Corbell...
