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Exemplifying a minimalist cube design, this isn’t your average residence, with bamboo flooring a standout feature...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Footscray Advertiser February 26, 1975 ...

TAC Cup: Western Jets juniors stamp their class at state titles

THE Western Jets' success at the AFL draft table in recent seasons might just be the tip of the iceberg. The Jets underlined their...

Incredible stories from a war zone

HE disguised himself to flee the Taliban, escaped Pakistan on a fake passport, survived a boat journey to Australia and spent time at Woomera...

Gas fury: Plan ‘a kick in the guts’, residents say

ABOUT 200 residents turned out to an emotionally charged rally at Newport on Saturday, outraged at plans to use a lethal ozone-depleting gas near...

Footscray: Western Hospital data doesn’t add up

Statewide elective surgery waiting lists are at their lowest level in four years partly because of the key role played by Footscray’s Western Hospital,...

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Barqoue and beautiful in Williamstown

Paying homage to two great moods of the string orchestra – dance and elegy – the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will next week bring Bach,...

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Drop anchor near riverside marina

This new, third-level apartment has views of the CBD, Maribyrnong River and marina. It's also in strolling distance of walking tracks, eateries and transport,...

Footscray fire rescuers win national bravery awards

Three Footscray men have received national bravery awards for risking their lives to save their elderly neighbour two years ago. Christopher Linh Nguyen and brothers...

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This brand new townhouse has an inspired interior design with a generous open-plan hub overlooking a...

Volunteer’s cold chisel

WELL-known identity around Braybrook, Neil Dillon is hanging up his tool-belt after two decades.Mr Dillon, 81 (pictured), has been recognised for his 20 years...

Zeed surprises with City of Maribyrnong Gift win

SURPRISE packet out-of-towner Mohamad Zeed has overcome excruciating pain to win the second annual City of Maribyrnong Gift.The victory in the 120-metre final...

Postcards an aid for Maribyrnong parents

A CHILD'S early years will be easier to cherish thanks to a new initiative linking parents with helpful services.The Maribyrnong Early Years Postcards put...

Add creativity to backyard

There's ample space inside and out at this period-style four-bedroom house in the heart of town. It also provides plenty of potential to add...

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Volunteers needed Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill...