Leap of faith in Footscray for Fringe Festival
A group of performers is taking a leap of faith in Footscray with a new production for the Fringe Festival.
Echo Collective’s Leap, directed by...
Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular
South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making...
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...
Fight cold & flu with winter ARMOUR
Winter is here and with it come the sniffles, coughs and scratchy sore throats.
But what many of us don’t know is that the “cold...
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...
Altona artist traces her Aboriginal roots
Two years ago, Altona’s Jena Galvin discovered her Aboriginal roots – a journey that eventually led to her first art exhibition.
Her Aboriginal great-grandmother was...
Hopes for new arts festival to replace Big West
A new arts-based festival may replace the scuttled Big West Festival this year, despite the withdrawal of a proposal by key inner-west arts organisations.
Maribyrnong...
The Silent Anzac concert at Williamstown Town Hall
A chance discovery in the Footscray-Yarraville City Band’s storeroom has led to the creation of a concert to commemorate local soldiers who fought in...
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...
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...
Community Calendar
Here's 9 things to do in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
In focus
Williamstown Camera Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free exhibition by members...
Seddon Festival draws big crowds – PICTURES
SEDDON FESTIVAL PICTURE GALLERY
Fun and frivolity were the order of the day as Seddon Festival spilled into the streets on Saturday.
Entertainers such as Rebecca...
Wine and Cheese Fest coming to Williamstown
Williamstown will this month host the third Wine and Cheese Fest at Seaworks, with more than 60 wine, cheese and gourmet food artisans there...
Toffee Time! Recipe: Rich butterscotch pretzel squares
TOFFEE TIME
I have always loved Werther’s Original Chewy Toffees, but why didn’t anyone tell me they can be melted and used as a slice...
Steamrail opens Newport workshops to public
Steamrail Victoria will reveal the inside of its Newport workshops, built in 1885, for three public open days during the Labour Day long weekend...
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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...
