Hilux still lifts above its weight
The Toyota Hilux DC SR5 is more truck than car. It’s big, has a grungy diesel sound, bounces around when empty and turns like...
Drawing on Red Hill’s elegance
It was years since I had been down to Red Hill and I was a little concerned the building boom that has transformed the...
Ford Australia’s post-build transformation underway
The changing of the guard at Ford Australia has begun with production of the right-hand-drive Mustang at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan as...
Gig guide
Gigs around Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Littlefoot
Saturday, September 19
Mark Ferrie, Andrew Pendlebury and Adi Sappir bring a diverse range of musical experiences and influences...
New lease on life for Maribyrnong heritage gem
A hidden gem in the heart of Maribyrnong may soon become a household name.
Jack’s Magazine, a former explosives magazine by the banks of the...
Footscray artist to send portraits around the world
A Footscray photographer is capturing slices of local life to share across the globe.
Ashlee Laing is setting up his ArtsBox shipping container outside Footscray...
Spotswood journeyman’s brush with death in Iran
Iran was the favourite country of Spotswood’s Jeremy Scott, but also the place where he had his most terrifying encounter.
Mr Scott, 42, has cycled...
Williamstown country music duo scores top-10 hit
It’s been a good week for Williamstown country music duo The Long and Short of It.
Patsy Toop and David Baird have climbed the country...
Footscray forum on ageing creatively
“Dealing with the fears and not the failings” of ageing is at the heart of an upcoming day of workshops, panels and performances at...
Big West Festival back this November
The western suburbs’ contemporary arts festival is back.
The 10th biennial Big West Festival will be taking over venues, cultural sites and suburban streets from...
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...
Fun and free Chin workshops come to Braybrook
The Chin Project is helping new arrivals learn English through a host of fun and free activities at Braybrook Community Hub.
Developed by four passionate...
How to survive and live with climate change
A Footscray writer is helping prepare people for life in a world of climate change.
Former environment editor of The Conversation, Jane Rawson (pictured), has...
Shane Howard returns for some fiddle ‘n’ folk
Former Goanna frontman Shane Howard is playing at Newport on Friday, marking the re-launch of the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club’s Live at Newport...
Gig Guide, September 4-6
Gigs and comedy around Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay this weekend.
Reverence Hotel
Friday, September 4
Midnight Woolf will be stomping out two sets of their wild garage...
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Gators fighting adversity
Altona Gators are drawing on their depth in the Big V women’s division 1-2 competition.
The Gators have started the season well with six wins...
