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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…
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Dancing Dog owner spills the beans
Footscray cafe stalwart Ben Coyle launches his new book, Spilling the Beans, tonight. The Dancing Dog cafe owner is sharing his experience in a guide to…
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Don’t miss the plains down in Werribee Zoo
Young explorers will come face to face with lions, rhinos, giraffes and hippos on a safari tour through Werribee Open Range Zoo. An African-themed adventure…
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Shining a light on 40 years of Vietnamese culture
Maribyrnong mayor Nam Quach (second from left) and the Vietnamese community will celebrate the Children’s Lantern Festival in Footscray on September 12. The festival will…
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Master drummer to host Laverton workshops
Master drummer and dancer Fred Kpakpo Addo will teach classes in Laverton when he returns from Ghana next month. Mr Kpakpo Addo, a drummer for…
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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…
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Standing on the outside looking in at Brooklyn
Brooklyn primary school children will show another side of their suburb when they reveal their Outside In project on Friday. Brooklyn is one of Australia’s…
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Toyota Yaris ZR: Big features in a small package
When you’re lucky enough to test-drive cars for a job you don’t usually have designs on something like a Toyota Yaris, But there’s something about…
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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 electrostatic…
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B-boys break it down in Footscray
Take a glimpse into the heart of b-boy and b-girl culture at Footscray Community Arts Centre this week. Dance performance Cypher features four battle-hardened b-boys…
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Homecoming for The Heckler
An award-winning comedy written in Footscray may finally screen in its own backyard thanks to a new “cinema-on-demand” model. The Heckler, written and produced by…
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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…
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Puppy tale to wag festival
A dog that stole the heart of a Hoppers Crossing animal rescue organisation has been immortilised in a children’s book. Author Kylie Symons (pictured…
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Celebrate Ethiopian New Year in Footscray
A colourful celebration of Ethiopian culture will make Footscray the place to be on September 5. The Ethiopian New Year’s Puagme Festival, one of Australia’s…
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7 things to do in Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
From yoga for seniors to Book Week fun, here’s 7 things to do in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Gentle yoga for seniors Stay…
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