Tag: History
Reminder of another era to be restored
A reminder of a time gone by is set to be returned to its former glory.
The historic Keilor Plains Police hut will be rebuilt...
Local historians share stories from St Albans’ 150-year history
Local historians Joseph Ribarow and Nick Szwed are proud of St Albans.
The pair have dedicated years to researching and documenting the history of their...
Remembering a Kokoda kid
Seventy-seven years on and the Kokoda campaign remains one of the toughest, bloodiest and gruelling in Australia’s history.
It’s also the setting of remarkable bravery...
Cairnlea’s secret powder revealed
Tucked away in the grassy suburb of Cairnlea lies a small building.
It looks unimpressive and you’d be forgiven for walking past it without a...
Keilor steps back in time
Historic Harrick’s Cottage will be open to the public later this month in a celebration of Keilor.
The Keilor Historical Society will be hosting its...
Church future at risk
A piece of Keilor’s history is in danger of being lost to the community.
After numerous failed attempts to lease the former Christ Church Anglican...
Sunshine history celebrated
Sunshine history will be celebrated this weekend.
Organised by the Sunshine & District Historical Society, an exploration of Sunshine’s past will take place at Sunshine...
Historic Keilor homestead used by squatters may be restored
A dilapidated Keilor homestead frequently used by squatters could be up for restoration.
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Historic Keilor cottage to open to public
Many people, even some Keilor residents, are unaware the suburb has an Indigenous history that dates...
Keilor fights to retain its history
Keilor Historical Society is poised for battle as it awaits the return of historical artifacts and cultural items removed from the old council offices...
Black Powder Mill recognised
The last World War II munitions factory building in Melbourne’s west was recognised last week when a national heritage marker was put in place...
Anzac stories revisited
A student and a history teacher from Keilor’s Overnewton Anglican Community College are preparing for a walk through time after being selected to take...
Plans for 47 apartments to replace historic Albion house
An application to demolish a heritage house at Albion will be one of the first planning...
Sunshine Heights Primary School celebrates 60 years
As a former pupil, teacher and parent of Sunshine Heights Primary School, Zuhre Ozturk has a...
Council urged to save historic house
National Trust Victoria has called on Brimbank council to abort any plans to demolish a historic house in Sunshine.
Star Weekly revealed last month that...
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Instilling strength in young victims
The Orange Door is set to stock a fantastic new resource for young victims of family violence.
The Orange Door is a support service available...
