Greens aim for Maribyrnong Council action
COULD this year's local government elections turn into a Green-slide in Maribyrnong?First it was an alliance of traders and community members who wanted to...
Tribulations of a wheelchair commuter
THE obstacles for Michael Dalli's relatively short trip from his home in Sunshine West to Footscray begin just outside his door.Mr Dalli, 41, has...
Anzac Day march keeps Footscray RSL alive
FOOTSCRAY'S Anzac Day march has been declared a resounding success as veterans took to the street on Saturday for the first time in more...
‘New game’ celebrates historic roots
A MINOR detail buried in a long-defunct country newspaper and discovered by a western suburbs-based researcher has opened a window to a little-known part...
To be, or not to be bogan
WITH self-confessed 'bogan roots', comedian Dave O'Neil is well qualified to speak about the B-word at next month's Williamstown Literary Festival.O'Neil will join the...
Rooming houses: Beats sleeping in the car
IF it wasn't for a rooming house, Matthew Whittingham says he'd still be sleeping in his car.He says he's been "going through a rough...
Rooming houses: Last-resort thriving
A HOUSING crisis in the western suburbs is far worse than realised, with a massive increase in the number of desperate people resorting...
Welcome mat’s tattered
THEIR first home in Australia was supposed to bring the start of a happy new life.Instead, they were confronted with piles of rubbish...
Sip, sniff and swill world’s best brews
OH to be a beer judge ... More than 1300 beers from across the globe will be sipped, sniffed and swilled as part of...
West Footscray filmmaker on a mission to spruik Bali
A LIFELONG love affair with Bali and its people has inspired a West Footscray filmmaker to share his experiences with the world.Jamie Wilson has...
Food fan has designs on a career in cooking
CREATING works of art on a plate is what motivates aspiring chef Claire Van Der Merwe.The 18-year-old Altona Meadows resident is one of 119...
Big V: Melton rebounds for split
MELTON Thoroughbreds split their weekend double header after bouncing back from a Saturday night defeat against Horsham to down Pakenham on Sunday in Big...
Altona Meadows table tennis comp ready to kick off
A round robin table tennis competition will be held at Altona Meadows library next Tuesday from 4-6pm.The winner plays Nathan Pellissier, ranked...
Williamstown Festival on this weekend
The 34th Williamstown Festival plays out this weekend at Commonwealth Reserve and Nelson Place precincts, with highlights including a cannon-firing re-enactment and Birds...
Tarxien Social Club celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation
Tarxien Social Club celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation this weekend at Queen of Peace Church in Altona Meadows.At 2.30pm on Sunday, Reverend Bishop...
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Spectacular sounds of Christmas
Town Hall Broadmeadows will be filled with festive magic as the Hume Orchestra presents its annual Christmas Concert.
From trumpets and cellos to magnificent choral...
