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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: 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...

My Place: Gail Lines

Gail Lines, of Altona Yacht Club, is a woman on a mission to get people in the water and learning to sail. She is...

Awarding excellence

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards

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 about 14...

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...

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery

Community Calendar & Gig Guide – August 17, 2016

COMMUNITY CALENDAR   Grow an orchard Free ‘grow your own orchard’ workshops are on August 21 and September 18, 10am-1pm, at Hobsons Bay Yacht Club. ■ 0433 559...

My Place: Joan Lynn

She came to Australia as an “enemy alien”, so Williamstown’s Joan Lynn is passionate about asylum seekers and children in detention. She speaks with...

It’s time for brownies

Brownies are delicious any time of year and a session in the kitchen whipping up a sweet treat is a great way to fill...

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 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: 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...

Keep kids safe this Christmas

Kidsafe Victoria has urged parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in the lead-up to Christmas. General manager...

Stan Fox celebrates his 100th birthday

A Footscray boy who went on to enjoy a stellar career at the Williamstown shipyards has celebrated his 100th birthday. Born in Albert Street on...

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New challenge awaits the Magpies

Laverton coach Tony Jofre believes his side is ready for the challenge of the new look Western Football League division 2 competition. Following the...