West’s own ‘Game of Thrones’ to begin shooting
A casting call to arms has gone out for fantasy film Order of the Wolf.
Newport actor Tim Ferris, who has appeared in films and...
My Place: Peter Max
Spotswood’s Peter Max is passionate about cars, motorcycles and people. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I’ve been here about 14...
Revolution brewing in the west
A revolution is brewing in Melbourne’s west.
As appreciation for micro-brewed craft beer skyrockets, small-scale breweries and brewing teams are popping up right across the...
Kia Sorento wows the SUV market
David Bonnici finds out the hype around the latest Kia Sorento is warranted.
I wonder when Kia knew it was on the money with the...
Ghost signs reveal Melbourne’s lost history
Yarraville blogger and psychogeographer Nick Gadd has spent years walking around Melbourne exploring the history of ‘ghost signs’ – faded signage – on buildings.
Psychogeography,...
Human rights film festival goes west
An exploration of the refugee experience will light up the big screen in Footscray this Saturday.
For the first time, the Human Rights Arts and...
Pitching the Australian dream
The Australian dream of home ownership is under the microscope in Footscray this week as part of the 2016 Next Wave Festival.
Shadows on the...
Forking out for the rich and famous
An unusual exhibition opening in Footscray this week has been a long tine in the making.
The Rich Forks, by Yarraville activist and visual artist...
Hero war photographer uncovered at Lit Fest
Yarraville author Jeff Maynard has made four trips to the US in pursuit of information about Australia’s official World War I photographer, Sir Hubert...
6 things to do this weekend
Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival
Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
When: 11am-6pm, Saturday April 3o
The Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival is a celebration pairing the best...
Substation hosts acclaimed photographer’s work
Internationally acclaimed Berlin photographer Sven Marquardt will present his work in Australia for the first time at Newport’s Substation this month.
His exhibition, titled Fotografien,...
Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival
Wine and chocolate is a union made in heaven and, of course, there’s a Melbourne festival to celebrate this decadent marriage of yum.
The Williamstown...
Motherhood no barrier to creativity
An eclectic collective of artists sharing the ‘motherhood’ thread are holding their first public exhibition in Footscray.
Tribe for Art run a weekly playgroup focusing...
7 things to do: Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
Garden guru
Gardening guru Jane Edmanson (pictured) will help people make the most out of gardening in small spaces at a free community event at...
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...
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Capping education to cut immigration
This story was originally published in October 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
The federal government is...
