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BluScray lights up Footscray

A series offering a twist on traditional Aboriginal stories is just one of the projects lighting up Footscray as part of the States of...

Yarraville family tackle YMCA Father’s Day fun run

A Yarraville family will hit The Tan for a good cause next month when they take on the inaugural YMCA Father’s Day Fun Run. The...

Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular

South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making...

Architectural gems ready for Open House

Visitors will enjoy a blast from the past when Jack’s Magazine opens as part of this weekend’s Open House Melbourne weekend. The former gunpowder magazine...

Absolutely Fabulous film fundraiser

Sweetie darlings, you simply must get frocked up for this night out for a good cause, with a special screening of the newly released...

Park gets a tree change for National Tree Day

Two thousand indigenous trees and shrubs will be planted at Truganina Park in Altona Meadows for National Tree Day on July 31. Hobsons Bay council...

The Big Chill Block Party warms up Yarraville this Thursday

Ward off the winter blues when The Big Chill Block Party warms up Yarraville this Thursday. A hot line-up of local musicians, including Honey Bucket,...

Thousands expected at the Newport Folk Festival

Thousands are expected to flock to the ninth annual Newport Folk Festival this weekend. Festival director Michael Stewart, founder of the Newport Fiddle and Folk...

Christmas in July in Altona

Christmas comes but twice within a year with the heart of Altona about to be transformed into a festive wonderland for Christmas in July. Altona...

Celebrate Burundian Independence Day in Footscray

Burundian culture will be in the spotlight when the African nation’s Independence Day celebrations come to Footscray next weekend. Young African rapper Fablice Manirakiza says...

School holiday three-day family fete in Williamstown

A three-day family fete will be held during the school holidays to liven up Williamstown’s main shopping strip in winter. Williamstown parents, traders and Hobsons...

Afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition for Altona residents

Altona residents can enjoy a new cultural experience enjoying afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition as part of Refugee Week celebrations. Resident Nayran Tabiei will...

7 things to do this weekend

From laughing out loud to classic cars and winter arts, here's seven things to do around the north west this weekend.   Cherry Laughter Club Where: Cherry...

Emerge lights up Footscray’s streets

The streets of Footscray will come alive with sound and colour as Emerge in the West returns on June 4. From 1-6pm, Nicholson Street will...

6 things to do this weekend

Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown When: 11am-6pm, Saturday April 3o The Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival is a celebration pairing the best...

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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...