Features
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Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world. How…
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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.…
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From the archives 22-06-1016
From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner. 40 year ago June 23, 1976 Little River’s…
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Moscow circus, trivia & storytelling – Community Calendar, June 22, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Moscow Circus The Great Moscow Circus is coming to Altona for 18 shows as part of its 50th anniversary tour. The high-energy…
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Free films, holiday fun and a maker’s market – Community Calendar, June 15 2016
Free films The Heartlands 2016 Arts Project: Stories from Refugee Youth features young people from refugee backgrounds telling their stories about their unique settlement journeys…
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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 place…
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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 tells…
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My Place: Heidi Weber
Overseas travel may have opened her eyes to all that the world has to offer, but West Footscray artist Heidi Weber tells Benjamin Millar that…
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My Place: Peter Max
Spotswood’s Peter Max is passionate about cars, motorcycles and people. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I’ve been here…
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My Place: Sweeney Preston
Sweeney Preston, star athlete and winner of the recent West Side Open Mic comedy award, tells Benjamin Millar he is a big fan of Seddon’s…
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My Place: Rachael Robertson
Williamstown’s Rachael Robertson led an Antarctic expedition in 2005 and wrote a best seller called Leading on the Edge about her experience. She is also…
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What’s On: Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Beauty series The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural Architects of Beauty event series at Highpoint from Friday until May…
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Worth a Look: Stories of the week
Cat found after 70km trip in rubbish skip A little girl’s faith and a chance sighting in Bacchus Marsh led to a happy reunion between…
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My Place: Mehmet Balikel
Turkish community leader and proud grandfather Mehmet Balikel, a former restaurateur, journalist, jeweller, factory worker and soldier, tells Benjamin Millar he has never been tempted…
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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…
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