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Seabrook Primary School pupils have spring in their step

Seabrook Primary School pupils are hitting the pavement this month, swapping being driven to school for walking. The school is one of nine across Hobsons...

Altona Meadows couple in 70s marry after 43 years

Altona Meadows couple Marek and Hanka Frankowski, both in their 70s, tied the knot on Sunday after 43 years together. Mr Frankowski, who also celebrated...

Sleepout … not so cosy for students at a Braybrook school

Students at a Braybrook school are spreading the word about the plight of Melbourne’s homeless. Caroline Chisholm Catholic College students and staff recently spent the...

Friendly tone counts for three tech-savvy Yarraville mates

Three tech-savvy Yarraville mates are bringing true tone and character to social media with the launch of their new app. Jimmy Stojkovski (originally from Point...

Willy hospital op shop celebrates 60 years

The Williamstown Hospital Opportunity Shop supplied props for Australian film The Dressmaker. It also raised $144,000 for the local hospital last year. The op shop is...

New phone app puts Maribyrnong on the map

Maribyrnong’s heart is well and truly on its sleeve in a new mobile phone app sharing the best the area has to offer. The ‘I...

Welcome to Footscray, bold plans for riverbank

One of Melbourne’s largest food and bar venues has been flagged for Footscray’s riverbank. ‘Welcome to Footscray’, a 750-patron licensed “community food hall” featuring a...

Betty’s bespoke boots are a beauty

These boots were made for talking – and each has a unique tale to tell. After a lifetime working in various arts and crafts, Spotswood’s...

The stories behind Williamstown’s street names

Williamstown Historical Society is hosting a display of Streets with Stories at the Mechanics Institute. Museum director Ada Ackerly said the history of Electra Street,...

11 things to do around Maribyrnong/Hobsons Bay

From a custom car and motorbike show to tai chi, here's 11 things to do around Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Autorama on again Renegades Hot Rod...

5 things to do in Maribyrnong/Hobsons Bay

  From a car show to a cake stall, here's 5 things to do in the Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay areas.   Car torque The Hobsons Bay Men’s...

Newport milliner has spring racing in her step

Newport hatmaker Rebecca Carswell will be exhibiting some of her creations at the MAArvelous Millinery cocktail party this month. The Spring Racing-themed event, at the...

Tech talk: BenQ TreVolo portable speakers

In many years of writing about audio I have come across both good and bad electrostatic speakers, but what I have never encountered are...

7 things to do in Maribyrnong/Hobsons Bay

From learning stencil art to becoming a foster parent, here's 7 things to do around Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Skate art Artist Brett Ashby will focus...

Community Calendar

Here's 8 things to do in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Fly in to play A new place space at AB Shaw Reserve, Altona Meadows, will be...

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Milisavljevic into hall of fame

Former Footscray JUST star Jim Milisavljevic is the latest inductee to the FV Hall of Fame. Milisavljevic dedicated a lifetime to football as a player,...