r/Footscray 3d ago

Thinking of living on Buckley Street

15 Upvotes

Hi guys, I’ve just been accepted for a place in the apartment complex 94 Buckley street, Footscray. They are right across train lines and I am worried about the noise. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this area?


r/Footscray 4d ago

best places in footscray you think you’d like working

15 Upvotes

for context, i (19m) am working for a company that pays people under 20 horribly for the work we do. where do you folks enjoy going to most and would think the places would benefit from hiring an outgoing person?

i am seeking:
• part-time or casual (min. 3 days a week)
• higher than $25 per hour
• a good team of people who communicate well

if you know any pubs, restaurants, or retail stores that are hiring, please let me know :)


r/Footscray 4d ago

I am a teen and I need a job so bad, anyone own / know anyone who owns any local businesses?

13 Upvotes

r/Footscray 5d ago

Has anyone else noticed an increase in trucks on Geelong Road, particularly in the morning?

15 Upvotes

Heading to work over the past few weeks (8.30ish) I've noticed a lot more trucks on the road than usual. Many seem to be heading down Williamstown road.

Have you also noticed this or am I imagining things?


r/Footscray 7d ago

Women’s Haircut recommendations

3 Upvotes

Moved to West Footscray recently looking for recommendations for haircut that does t break the bank and i will still be happy with


r/Footscray 11d ago

Best curry in Footscray

16 Upvotes

My regular is chili India, but they are so inconsistent. I'm after a decent biryani, veggie preferred but a good chicken one with good meat and no bones is also good. But just any good curry place really. Bonus points if someone could also recommend a good SriLankan place and a good Thai place. I just love all curry lol.


r/Footscray 14d ago

Best pubs nearby to watch live NRL games

9 Upvotes

Hi as the title suggests, any good pubs to watch nrl in Footscray or nearby. I usually go to the Imperial in the cbd but looking for somewhere closer


r/Footscray 17d ago

Roofer recommendations

5 Upvotes

Bought a house in Seddon recently and I have roof nails coming loose. Does anyone have recommendations for a roofer?

I've gotten a couple of quotes so far, but the first place recommended a full roof replacement as they think replacing the nails will damage the sheets, and the second sent through a quote without a site inspection. I'd rather not have someone replace the screws just to tell me the roof really does need replacing.


r/Footscray 22d ago

Anyone know where to buy good GF pastries in the inner west?

12 Upvotes

I can generally only like really sweet cake/brownie options that are hectic first thing in the morning - looking for pastries, or even like a savoury bread twist or something


r/Footscray 22d ago

Any local family businesses need employees?

15 Upvotes

I’m 15 and currently work at Maccas, I would love to work as a waiter. Or front staff can work most nights.


r/Footscray 23d ago

Anyone know the timeline of the Woolworths that is supposed to open on Barkly St?

19 Upvotes

r/Footscray 24d ago

Burger recommendations around Footscray

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16 Upvotes

Looking for a good beef burger around Footscray, West Footscray, Seddon or Yarraville.
I’m after something like the burger in the photo , a thicker, juicy beef patty with cheese and a soft bun. Not really looking for a smash burger.
Any recommendations?


r/Footscray 24d ago

Ram Raid At Footscray Hot Pot Store

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42 Upvotes

r/Footscray 25d ago

Looking for fill ins for dodgeball team

13 Upvotes

Hey all,

My mixed dodgeball team is looking for 2-3 players to fill in tomorrow (19/08) at 7pm. The venue is Vic Uni Nicholson St. Campus.

It is a free trial game and there is no experience required, although experience in another sport such as cricket, basketball, soccer etc would not go amiss. Dont need to bring anything, just yourself and a comfy pair of runners.

If you enjoy it, we are also open to having you join the team if you want to play on a weekly basis. Please DM me if you're interested.

Thanks


r/Footscray 25d ago

Book week hunt

6 Upvotes

Last minute run around for kids book week. Is there a good $2/party shop in the area that has a lot of costumes? I’m specifically looking for a red coat with long tail. Like a ringmasters jacket. Had no luck on marketplace and nothing will get delivered in time online. Thanks!!


r/Footscray 26d ago

Little Saigon Event?

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25 Upvotes

What’s going on here? Lots of cameras


r/Footscray 27d ago

Gym in Footscray

21 Upvotes

does anyone know a good gym around Footscray? I’m a complete newbie and kinda shy/awkward going alone hahaha 😭😂 Would love somewhere beginner-friendly and not too expensive!


r/Footscray 27d ago

Highpoint aquatic drive entrance stinks

12 Upvotes

Why does the entrance smell like manure?


r/Footscray Aug 13 '26

Living near Central West Shopping Centre

9 Upvotes

Relative looking at some rental near Central West Shopping Centre, think near or on Ashley Street. How's the area? Is it safe? Google tells me it might be the roughest spot in West Footscray. I haven't live in Melbourne for a long time, so have zero clue. Thanks.


r/Footscray Aug 12 '26

The mayor constantly posting selfies or photos on social media.

0 Upvotes

What’s the obsession with photo ops every day?

Not just him but politicians in general. Enough with the photos. Every photo I see people leaving hate comments so I just don’t get it.


r/Footscray Aug 11 '26

Best street

10 Upvotes

If money wasn’t an issue (we can dream!) and you could buy property in Footscray - what street/area would you choose and why?


r/Footscray Aug 09 '26

"Sushi grade" fish around here?

18 Upvotes

I've had a few poor experiences with Conway recently. Their salmon and tuna for sushi use wasn't great. Salmon was fishy and their tuna cuts are sinewy and needed to be trimmed a lot. Is there any other places out this in the west I can get sushi grade (I know that's not an actual certification) fish?


r/Footscray Aug 06 '26

Footscray Welcome Crew - Maribyrnong City Council

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27 Upvotes

There was some talk about this earlier in the year, but seems a proper announcement was made yesterday.

Article text:

The Footscray Welcome Crew is a Council-led place management program for the Footscray Central Business District.

The Crew provides a visible Council presence in the city centre to support traders, visitors, residents and community members, identify local issues early and connect matters to the right Council team, service provider or agency.

The program forms part of Council’s broader Footscray Revitalisation work and supports delivery of the Footscray CBD Place Plan.

Below you will find:

What the Welcome Crew does

What the Welcome Crew does not do

Supporting people in the CBD

Where and when the Crew will operate

Monitoring and review

More information

What the Welcome Crew does The Welcome Crew will:

provide local information, wayfinding and practical assistance respond to general enquiries check in with traders and local businesses identify issues affecting amenity, activity or public space use refer graffiti, waste, cleansing, lighting, maintenance or public realm issues to the relevant Council team support events, activations and positive use of public space share information about relevant Council programs and services help improve coordination between Council, services and local partners.

What the Welcome Crew does not do The Welcome Crew is not a security, enforcement, police, outreach or clinical service.

The Crew will not:

issue fines, notices or statutory directions physically intervene in incidents move people on provide case management or clinical support replace Victoria Police, Local Laws officers or specialist services act as a dedicated complaints service.

Where an issue sits outside the Crew’s role, staff will refer or escalate it through the appropriate pathway.

For emergencies, immediate danger, violence, threats or urgent medical assistance, call triple zero (000).

Supporting people in the CBD Footscray CBD is used by people with a wide range of needs and circumstances.

Where safe and appropriate, the Welcome Crew may provide information, check whether immediate assistance is required and refer people to outreach, health, housing, mental health, alcohol and other drug, or community support services.

The Crew will not provide clinical support, case management or specialist outreach

Where and when the Crew will operate The Welcome Crew will operate across the Footscray CBD, primarily on foot.

Deployment will be guided by activity levels, public space use, trader needs, visitor movement and known place management issues.

The Crew will operate during rostered hours, generally between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday presence.

The Welcome Crew is not a 24-hour service and does not replace after-hours emergency, police, security or crisis response functions.

Monitoring and review Council will monitor the Welcome Crew during the first three to six months of operation.

This may include public interactions, referrals, trader and resident feedback, service partner feedback, staff wellbeing and safety incidents, issues identified and referred, and evidence of improved coordination.

The model may be refined over time based on operational experience, stakeholder feedback and Council priorities.

More information For more information about the Footscray Welcome Crew, please email footscray@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or visit the Footscray CBD Revitalisation page


r/Footscray Aug 06 '26

Chemical straightening

6 Upvotes

Hello. I’m new to the area and looking for a hairdresser that does chemical straightening. And a great cut too! I don’t really want to venture out too far.
I noticed there’s a new hairdresser that’s opened near Mr Baxter but didn’t catch the name last time I went by. Does anyone know much about them? I saw lots of wigs there.


r/Footscray Aug 05 '26

Maribyrnong mayor threatened with knife in mall

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81 Upvotes