Children at Maidstone’s Dobson Kindergarten joined thousands of kids across Australia last Wednesday to read The Brothers Quibble, written by Aaron Blabey, as part of the 2015 National Simultaneous Storytime.
The annual campaign aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
Now in its 15th year, the event brings together young readers using an Australian children’s book to promote the value of reading and literacy.
“I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 534362 Williamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield finals.…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 253047 A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Footscray, Sunbury, Sydenham, St…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 452928 Footscray’s Mitch Jamieson wasn’t expecting a call up to the Victorian second XI cricket team. Despite having a breakout season and his coach…
It might’ve been an exciting moment for many residents in Melbourne’s west, but for Maidstone couple Josh Preston and Sophia Tremethick, the opening of the new Footscray Hospital last Wednesday…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535864 Fresh off hosting the annual East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival, Footscray’s Byron Plaza will stage another Asian cultural celebration next month…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 502789 Property developer Pelligra has formally joined the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) under Victoria’s first statutory Better Environment Plan (BEP). As a major landholder…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 245950 A car theft syndicate has been busted after police charged its alleged ringleaders and recovered stolen vehicles and key reprogramming devices amid high…
Footscray’s Con Goulas has been remembered as a giant of Melbourne’s seafood industry and the Greek community following his death last week aged 91. The founder of Conway Fish Trading,…
Security guards will continue to patrol the Footscray CBD until June after Maribyrnong council voted in favour of extending the controversial program at its meeting on 17 February. Cries of…
Altona Sports has ticked off its first goal of earning promotion and will now go for glory in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 4, section 1 competition. Altona Sports…
