7 things to do: Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay
Footscray classes
Footscray U3A is conducting classes in Photoshop, creative writing, history, art, cryptic xwords and basic computers at 10 Hyde Street, Footscray in the...
My Place: Madelena Rehorek
The hustle and bustle of Little Saigon had Madelena Rehorek hooked from the very start and her love for Footscray has only deepened, she...
From the archives: July 30, 1975
Footscray Western Suburbs Advertiser
July 30, 1975
Opening day at the mammoth Highpoint West regional shopping centre in Maribyrnong is now a little more than a...
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...
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...
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
SARAH CHAPMAN – CAPTAIN, WILLIAMSTOWN VFLW TEAM
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills?
SC: Not bad. I like being creative in the kitchen.
FB: What is your signature...
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...
What’s On: Maribyrnong/Hobsons Bay
Wine, cheese and book chat
Sun Bookshop is proud to host a wine, cheese and chats evening with writer Toni Jordan as she discusses her...
Robogals & FIFA tournament – Community Calendar, June 29, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Robogals
Learn how to program Lego NXT robots with the Robogals from 10.30-11.30am and 11.30am-12.30pm on July 2 at Altona North library.
Robogals is an...
Community calendar and gig guide – July 6, 2016
Get hopping to ska
Local favourites The Ska Vendors will perform at an afternoon of soul, reggae and ska in Williamstown on Sunday.
Way Out West...
Festival in the heart of Yarraville
The Yarraville Festival will return for its 42nd annual event on Sunday, March 5 2023 in the heart of the west, Yarraville.
The...
From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
July 21, 1976
Mr B. Fabretto estate agent...
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...
Blackbird takes flight
A Footscray filmmaker is delving into the dark past of Australia’s sugar trade.
An Australian-Solomon Islander, Amie Batalibasi’s latest film project, Blackbird, traces the neglected...
Christmas cookie gift jars
For a Christmas gift that’s full of fun and handmade, this Christmas cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia is a great present for teachers,...
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Woodsmen hold tough
Spotswood had to dig deep to come away with the points against Altona in the Western Football League division 1 on Saturday.
The Woodsmen trailed...
