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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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New location for Cleanaway
A new reverse vending machine refund point has been installed at the Croatian House in Footscray, as part of the state governments Container Deposit...
