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Footscray wins close ones to keep top-four hopes alive

Footscray stormed home to snatch a five-point win over Box Hill Hawks in the VFL at the Whitten Oval on Saturday. The Bulldogs kicked five...

Police hunt for Footscray flasher

Police are seeking help identifying a man who exposed himself and masturbated in front of two teenage girls in Footscray last month. The 13 and...

Apartment towers and cinema for Footscray Forges site

The heart of Footscray could be transformed under a plan for two towers soaring up to 18 storeys above the site of the old...

Shock at closure of childcare centre in Footscray

Parents and staff have been stunned by the sudden decision to close a Footscray childcare centre. Parents at Empire Street Early Learning Centre were devastated...

Monkey tale for Footscray actor in the Australian premiere of Trevor

A Footscray actor has been channelling his inner chimpanzee in readiness for his latest production. Rory Kelly is taking the title role in Red Stitch’s...

Anthony Barry behind clinches upset win for Footscray

Anthony Barry notched the decisive score for Footscray – a behind – in Saturday’s thrilling one-point upset win over Casey Scorpions at a windswept...

Towers on horizon for Footscray skyline

A cluster of more than 900 apartments spread across six towers soaring up to 24 storeys high will be added to the Footscray skyline...

Almost 2000 students in Footscray for Southern University Games

Up-and-coming young athletes have descended on Footscray as the 2016 Southern University Games get under way. More than 1800 students from 15 institutions across Victoria,...

Welcome to Footscray, bold plans for riverbank

One of Melbourne’s largest food and bar venues has been flagged for Footscray’s riverbank. ‘Welcome to Footscray’, a 750-patron licensed “community food hall” featuring a...

Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity

The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva...

Footscray portrait snaps up photography prize

A “message to the future” featuring Footscray entertainer Ocoro has snapped up the $1000 first prize in a photography contest. Art Thai Studio photographer Wirut...

Music industry experts talk the talk for young

Young people looking to make a name in the music business have a chance to rub shoulders with industry insiders in Footscray next week. Music...

Women of the west enjoy a touch of class

Women living in the west are being called on to send a fond farewell to a Footscray icon. Women of the West is a group that...

Telethon raises $200,000 for Footscray refugees centre

More than $200,000 was donated to Footscray’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) on Monday during a telethon to mark World Refugee Day. The ASRC smashed...

Celebrate Burundian Independence Day in Footscray

Burundian culture will be in the spotlight when the African nation’s Independence Day celebrations come to Footscray next weekend. Young African rapper Fablice Manirakiza says...

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Dog down under competition opens

The search has begun for Australia’s oldest, heroic, sportiest, hardest working and most talented dogs. Entries are now open for the inaugural The Dog Down...