Reviews
A full belly makes a happy heart – Papelon brings fresh flavours to Footscray
Papelon’s menu celebrates food from Latin America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Patagonia. There is so much to try.
E-Gen
Substandard skateparks of the west
Municipalities such as Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are seriously lagging behind in the (re-)development of quality skateparks, meaning youth from the west have to head elsewhere to find facilities that are welcoming, well designed and well maintained.
History
Then & Now: Bunbury Street Tunnel 1926
Bunbury Street was once a quiet little suburban street now transformed into a cut-and-cover tunnel.
In the 1920s, Victorian Railways embarked on a major project to improve the flow of freight and passenger trains through Melbourne's western suburbs. The solution was to separate and add a new goods line from South Kensington to West Footscray. This bypassed the busy Footscray Junction and the goods yard and shipping sheds south of Dynon Road.
Arts
Sleepless Festival 2024:A celebration of art and community
The Sleepless Festival is set to transform Footscray into a vibrant canvas of public art and creativity from May 3rd to 19th. This spellbinding event reimagines Footscray's CBD by revitalising dormant spaces into hubs of cultural expression, showcasing a diverse line-up of performances, installations, and immersive experiences.
History
Will downtown Footscray ever really change?
A brief (personal) history of ‘The ‘Scray’ via shopping
Opinion
MY LOVE LETTER TO THE WEST
The West's sense of community was palpable, a shared pride not just in who they were but also in where they called home.
History
HOW A SHOPPER’S PARADISE HELPED FOOTSCRAY OVERCOME A STINKY REPUTATION
Trips to Footscray shopping centre were part of the fabric of living out west.
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#103 December 2024
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