Jim Johnson relives glory of Melbourne Cup wins
Three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Johnson relived the glory of riding home Rain Lover in back-to-back cup wins during a talk in Kingsville...
Footscray lights up with new Night Market
Footscray twilights will be extra bright in November with the launch of a new night market.
The Footscray Station forecourt will be transformed into a...
Setting Sun Short Film Festival to rise again
The west’s biggest short-film festival will rise again next year as the Setting Sun Short Film Festival returns to Yarraville.
The Sun Theatre will host...
Anglers wet line in annual Melbourne Cup Snapper Challenge
Anglers of all ages are hoping to bag the big one when the Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club holds its Melbourne Cup...
Diversity hero Monica Forson wins multicultural award
A young leader from Footscray has been hailed as a ‘diversity hero’ in Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
Monica Forson was recognised in a recent...
Heavy trucks banned from West Gate Bridge
A total ban on heavy freight trucks crossing the West Gate Bridge from next week will push more of the “monster trucks” on to...
Westgate Punt doubles capacity
The Westgate Punt, which ferries cyclists and foot passengers from Spotswood to Port Melbourne every day, will get a bigger vessel – nearly doubling...
Hobsons Bay Community Fund giving grassroots support
The Hobsons Bay Community Fund is helping asylum seekers stay warm and empowering women against family violence, with nearly $40,000 awarded to 13 grassroots...
Dog killed by snake attack at popular Newport park
A devastated dog owner is warning of the danger of snakes after her young dog was killed while playing at a popular Newport park.
Williamstown...
Artist Josh Muir shares dark journey
Rising artist Josh Muir hopes his harrowing journey can inspire other young people to keep hold of their dreams whatever their struggles might be.
Visiting...
Williamstown’s Blandina Stecca shares puppy love
What is your connection with Williamstown?
Efrem – my husband – and I love green areas and wanted to live close to the ocean. Moreover,...
Households could help foot bill for Newport to city metro
A future rail tunnel from Newport to Clifton Hill via Fishermans Bend and Southern Cross station could be partly funded by households near the...
Footscray artist Steven Rhall veers off the grid
The multi-layered history of an iconic Melbourne site has inspired the latest work by Footscray artist Steven Rhall.
Rhall is one of a handful of...
Victoria University volunteers lend hand across west
Hundreds of volunteers swarmed across the inner-west last Friday to lend a hand with dozens of community projects.
More than 600 Victoria University students and...
Mattress recycling a boon for environment
A Tottenham business has sprung into action rather than rolling over on a serious environment issue facing the sleep industry.
TIC Group’s managing director of...
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Eagles loss a thriller in tough weekend for local teams
Yarraville fell just short of victory on Saturday in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west, while Williamstown, Spotswood and Altona also suffered losses.
The Eagles...
