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Music industry experts talk the talk for young

Young people looking to make a name in the music business have a chance to rub shoulders with industry insiders in Footscray next week. Music...

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...

Toyota exhibition marks end of an era

A photographic exhibition about Altona’s Toyota plant will be hosted by the Altona Laverton Historical Society to coincide with this year’s Australia Day events. Organiser...

Honda turns up the hybrid heat

With SUVs being all the rage, it’s quite a treat to get behind the wheel of a really nice sedan. The oddly-named Honda Accord Sport...

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...

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...

Women wept for Great War’s impact

A new exhibition opening in Footscray tonight lifts the veil on the terrible impact war has on the women it leaves to pick up...

Newport Folk Festival features diverse line up

It started eight years ago with a trickle of people, but next month’s three-day Newport Folk Festival is expected to attract more than 2000...

Exploring domestic violence through body-art

An eye-catching exhibition exploring the silent stories of domestic violence has been unveiled in Footscray. Ninety students from Victoria University’s diploma of specialist make-up course...

Town Hall concert no longer a pipe dream

A Seddon musician is relishing a rare chance to perform in concert with one of the world’s largest pipe organs. Australian Art Orchestra artistic director...

Return of the Setting Sun Film Festival in 2016

The west’s grandest short film festival will continue next year. Wonders of the West, as the third Setting Sun Short Film Festival will be called,...

7 things to do: Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay

Garden guru Gardening guru Jane Edmanson (pictured) will help people make the most out of gardening in small spaces at a free community event at...

Art a journey of healing for Melissa Pym

Art has been a lifelong passion for Melissa Pym – and she’s hoping her art will help her healing journey. She was diagnosed in 2014...

Family fun to help out Yarraville Greek School

Traditional Greek costumes and culture will be on display for all to enjoy when the Greek School at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Parish at...

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...

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Supporting more Victorians with financial counselling

The state government is supporting thousands of Victorians doing it tough, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, through free access to financial counselling...

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