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...
Reversal of fortunes for The Substation arts venue at Newport
The Substation arts venue at Newport has been awarded $300,000 over four years from the state government through Creative Victoria.
It’s a reversal of fortunes...
Williamstown’s Wicked of Oz join in the Garage Sale Trail
Wicked of Oz studios in Williamstown is among dozens of local addresses on this month’s Garage Sale Trail.
The sixth annual ‘trail’ is a day...
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...
Mystery of Three Well Known Australians
The person in the middle of the painting is surely a typical Aussie who doesn’t know what to make of the turmoil around him,...
Get set for Great Willy Bake Off and seaside fair
It only comes around once every four years, and this year’s Willy Primary Seaside Fair is poised to turn up the heat.
Following in the...
Finally, time for the Ballan Red Cross flower show
It’s bloomin’ wonderful … finally. Spring has sprung and the roses are out … albeit a little late.
And the annual Ballan Red Cross flower...
Macbeth hits Footscray stage
A western suburbs theatre group is marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with a gender-flipped version of the Bard’s most famous tragedy.
The wit...
Architectural gems ready for Open House
Visitors will enjoy a blast from the past when Jack’s Magazine opens as part of this weekend’s Open House Melbourne weekend.
The former gunpowder magazine...
80-year-old kicks off birthday at the gym
Ann Allsopp is 80 years old and celebrated her birthday on Saturday with a morning gym session – her third for the week –...
Musical monodrama on memory and the macabre
A musical meditation on memory and the macabre by Footscray composer David Chisholm’s will enjoy its local debut at this year’s Melbourne Festival.
Chisholm’s musical...
Ghosts, zombies, witches and ghouls to take over Williamstown Town Hall
Ghosts, zombies, witches and ghouls will take over Williamstown Town Hall on October 31 for two spooky Halloween dance parties.
The haunted events have been...
Former Footscray mayor pens poems
A former Footscray mayor has realised a lifelong ambition by publishing his first book of poetry.
Ted Logan, 83, has penned “a variety of verse”...
Outsiders are coming to Fringe
Fresh from a sell-out season at the Castlemaine Fringe Festival, Hobo Playhouse is bringing its award-winning production of Outsiders to Footscray.
Young slam poet Sam...
Afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition for Altona residents
Altona residents can enjoy a new cultural experience enjoying afternoon tea in the Syrian tradition as part of Refugee Week celebrations.
Resident Nayran Tabiei will...
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Schwartz with will to twin
Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...
