West Side Stories

the largest drinking hall and beer garden in melbourne’s west We know that Melbourne’s west has an abundance of great food spots. We also know that abandoned industry spaces only mean a world of potential for new ventures this side of town. Located in a vacant parking lot and former car yard on busy Mt […]

An enriching community space The dream began back in 2003. A group of like minds discussed the idea of developing a quality enriching open space in some vacant grassland of Melbourne’s west. The Friends of Melton Botanic Garden Inc. (FMBG) was born. It took dedication from 30 or so local volunteer members, as well as

On a dark and dreary winter night a group gathers at Logan Reserve outside the softly lit Altona Homestead. Excited chatter begins to soften as a solemn man stands at the entrance. He greets the group. Jason is our guide and takes us on foot by lantern light. He escorts us through the park, onto

An Aviation Museum in Werribee Discover Australia’s WW2 Military Aviation Introducing another hidden gem of Melbourne’s west, the B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia. A Museum located in Werribee just off the Princes Freeway offering great insight into the country’s military aviation. Enter an aircraft hangar filled with interactive displays, running engines, gun turrets, military uniforms and

Melbourne’s West Print Makers Hub  The Sunshine Print Artspace (SPA) is a Not for Profit creative workshop and custom printmaking studio run by passionate volunteers. It’s an artist hub founded by Phillip Doggett-Willians and Adrian Spurr where printmakers gather to foster and nurture their creative flow. Phillip and Adrian have sourced and restored printing presses

Melbourne from above It’s one thing to know your city at ground level – to stare up at the Eureka Tower or to follow the light towers from Flinders Street Station to the MCG. It’s another thing entirely to see the city from above – and not from thousands of metres, as you would in

Philhellene – Provincial Greek Cuisine Passionate home cooks John and Susie opened Philhellene over 10 years ago on one of the bustling streets of Melbourne’s West. A cosy and warm family run restaurant with real Greek food. The name itself says it all. Philos means friend and Hellen means Greek. Philhellene offers authentic Greek cuisine

John Link has had a love affair with pumps for as long as he can remember and feels very fortunate to have spent a lifetime working in an industry he loves.

An interview with Art & Industry Festival Symposium Speaker, Pat Preston

An interview with Art & Industry Festival Secret Bar Host Dale Bayliss