History

The surprising story of Sunshine’s famous ‘Man lifting cow’

Discover the story behind the towering sculpture, man lifting cow, in Sunshine. Art that connects locals in a vibrant community.

The legacy of the forgotten women of the Eureka Stockade

Learn about the forgotten eureka stockade women and how they shaped a key moment in Australia's history.

So what happened at the Newport RSL?

After a rare suspension of the Newport Sub-Branch, Veterans are working to rebuild a stronger and more effective local support network.

Williamstown’s brutal convict ships a ‘terror to evil-doers’

Conditions on the prison hulks anchored at Williamstown were extremely harsh for prisoners including Ned Kelly.

Fireworks and gunpowder going off at Black Powder Mill

The Black Powder Mill in Cairnlea is listed on the National Trust Heritage Register for both its cultural significance and engineering principles and will open its doors on April 18th

Support needed to restore Williamstown cultural landmark

The Save Our Mechanics Institute (SOMI) recently announced a campaign to prevent further delays in the restoration of Williamstown’s Mechanics Institute.

The history of two-up schools in Melbourne’s West 

This ANZAC Day, should you watch or play two-up, you are probably aware the tradition most famously dates back to the diggers at Gallipoli and the trenches of World War I.

How did a RAAF Base end up being located in Point Cook?

The paddocks of Altona hold an important place in Australian flight history.

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