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...
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...
Wine and Cheese Fest for the west
Williamstown will this month host the second Wine and Cheese Fest at Seaworks, with more than 60 vendors expected.
Organiser Vil Klun said most of...
Enjoy seafood from Pier to Plate
Pier to Plate, the festival for all seafood lovers is on again at Seaworks as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and...
Newport resident to compete in the Cannonball Run
Newport’s Chris “Cannonball” Knoop this week left Australia to compete in the Cannonball Run.
America’s coast-to-coast antique-motorcycle race attracts many wanting an adventure in the...
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...
Paola Balla exhibition comes to Footscray
A Footscray artist is exploring Aboriginal sovereignty, de-colonisation and identity in a new exhibition.
Paola Balla’s Born into Sovereignty, Live in Sovereignty, a collection of...
Peter Pan musical set for centre stage at Bacchus Marsh
Here’s to never growing up … not anytime soon.
The boy who never grew old, Peter Pan, will be centre stage at Bacchus Marsh theatre...
Shakespeare on the Maribyrnong River
One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays will be brought to life on the banks of the Maribyrnong River this month.
Sly Rat Theatre Co will...
Jam-packed day at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Thousands of music fans turned out in Footscray on Saturday to enjoy a jam-packed St Jerome’s Laneway Festival.
Nestled along the banks of the Maribyrnong...
Brooklyn guitarist inducted to music hall of fame
Some of Laurie Bell’s closest friends are unaware he is rock ’n’ roll royalty.
These days, he is better known as an active member of...
Cast away your troubles in Fiji
Men as loud as their shirts, children unshackling themselves from screens, flight attendants sneakily doling out an extra bottle of wine – there’s a...
West’s best up-and-coming musical talent get a ‘Push Start’
The west’s best up-and-coming musical talent will be on show this Saturday when ‘’ takes over Footscray’s Phoenix Youth Hub.
SK Simeon will light up...
Pawno shines a spotlight on Footscray
Footscray is one of the lead characters in a new film hitting screens nationwide next week.
Premiered at last year’s Melbourne International Film Festival, Pawno...
Arts takes Jenny to happy places
It’s been a long time between exhibitions for artist Jenny Prabhu. The 77-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident unveiled a mix of local landscapes and portraits...
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