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Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery

Awarding excellence

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards

Community calendar October 18

Table football The Western Flickers Table Football Club will hold its annual major tournament – The Altona Cup – welcoming players from all over Melbourne....

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,...

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Give better this Christmas

It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...