On 1 January 2026, our federation turned 125 years old. As a people we think of ourselves as a young nation on an ancient continent. Yet as well as being home to the oldest continuous culture on Earth, Australia is also one of the world’s oldest – and strongest – […]

The 60th anniversary of Australia’s decimal currency (introduced 14 February 1966) will occur this year, marked by the continued integration of the dollar/cent system. This anniversary isn’t just about coins; it’s about Australia’s identity as a modern nation. For those of us, old enough to be there, you will remember the famous […]

Congratulations to the Laverton Bowling Club on their fifty year celebrations. In 1974, Cyril Hooper, the local Laverton newsagent, remarked on the lack of bowling facilities within the area to Senior Sergeant Des Fitzpatrick, in charge of the Laverton Police station. This got Des thinking and he called a public […]

After an extended absence due to the replacement of the Altona Pier and the new Pier Precinct area, on the Esplanade (between Pier and Bent Streets), our beloved ‘Seaborn’ sea creatures have made a welcome return to the walkway near the pier entrance. With the work, within this area now […]

The recent Open House Melbourne event allowed us to open the Homestead and showcase Altona and surrounding suburbs a large audience of people from across Melbourne and beyond, and covering all age groups. The day gave our volunteers the chance to talk about the Homestead, the Langhorne family, and all […]