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Young hoop Paul Tsapatolis leads by example

Paul Tsapatolis is more than just the dominant centre that will lead Vic Metro’s title defence at the under-16 national basketball championships in Perth...

Northern community calendar, May 30, 2017

Community courses There's lots happening at Thomastown Neighbourhood House throughout June. Learn the art of making coffee at free barista training sessions, sign up for...

Meet David, a dog’s best friend

Once it was Asian elephants at the Melbourne Zoo. Now it’s Footscray’s Charlies and Bellas and Maxes and Rubies of the doggy kind who get...

My Place: Rayna Fahey

Radical crafter Rayna Fahey has plenty of love for Braybrook, celebrating a diverse community with a lot of heart.   What is your connection with Braybrook?   I’ve...

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...

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: 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...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar October 26, 2016

In stitches Footscray’s Gaye Abandon School of Sewing and Upcycling is running sewing classes designed for those with different skill levels, from November 2. Designer,...

Williamstown’s Blandina Stecca shares puppy love

What is your connection with Williamstown? Efrem – my husband – and I love green areas and wanted to live close to the ocean. Moreover,...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide October 19, 2016

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide October 19, 2016     Have a go Footscray Trugo Club Revival is holding a family-friendly social day from...

Drones take over the west

They’re the big boy toys taking the skies by storm. Drones are the latest must-have item for the tech-savvy and are increasingly being used for...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar from October 12, 2016

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar - October 12, 2016   Charity ball Altona Sports Club is hosting a black and white-themed charity ball on October 29,...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide 5-10-2016

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide 5-10-2016   Healthy brain, healthy body Learn how to experience happiness and satisfaction at any age: session presented...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide 28-09-2016

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide 28-09-2016   Scouts’ open day 1st Laverton Scout Group will have an open day from 10am-4pm on Saturday,...

Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Community Calendar & Gig Guide – September 21, 2016

COMMUNITY CALENDAR   Fringe in five set Melbourne Fringe brings seven raw, honest, celebratory, immersive and experimental events to Footscray Community Arts Centre, featuring 30 artists with...

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Milisavljevic into hall of fame

Former Footscray JUST star Jim Milisavljevic is the latest inductee to the FV Hall of Fame. Milisavljevic dedicated a lifetime to football as a player,...