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Community art promotes inclusion
A vibrant collection of artwork by local residents, including people living with disability, seniors, those experiencing mental health challenges, and members of Culturally and Linguistically…
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Cleopatra performance showcases local talent
A powerful new ballet is set to captivate audiences in Caroline Springs this March, as a cast of passionate adult performers present Cleopatra, The Last…
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Step into the dark
A different way of being entertained is coming to Werribee in March with Transmission – into the dark. The sell-out hit of Melbourne and Adelaide…
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Miniatures connect old hospital to new
Those who’ve visited the new Footscray Hospital may have noticed a homage to its predecessor on display in the foyer. Sitting in glass cabinets on…
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Worker killed at Footscray construction site
A construction worker has been killed in a fall at a building site in Footscray on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the construction…
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Seal send off
A community gathering will be held on the banks of the Maribyrnong River on Wednesday night to mourn a seal which died last week. The…
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Old nurses amazed at new hospital
Marian Anear has attended plenty of reunions with the nurses she trained with at Footscray Hospital in the late 1960s. But this year’s reunion was…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 5 March, 1986 Williamstown council will survive as a city if the…
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Local art on show
The Woodend Lions Club are gearing up for its annual art show. In its 51st year, the show will feature local artists of all ages,…
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Sport
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Woodsmen in form
Spotswood is playing some good cricket at the right time of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season. The Woodsmen locked in their finals spot…
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Dean puts on a show
It was a Travis Dean masterclass on Saturday as Footscray held on for a draw against Prahran in Victoria Premier Cricket. The finals-bound Bulldogs had…
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Sports are premiers
Altona Sports’ were able to hold their nerves late to come away with their first Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premiership in a number of years.…
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Kilfoy retires
Seabrook’s Daniel Kilfoy realised the last couple of weeks it was time to hang up the cricket ball and bat. The club’s former captain-coach has…
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Talent League fixture released
The Talent League seasons will kick off in late March. The boys season will kick off on the weekend of 21 March and the girls…
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Falcons to go again
City West Falcons’ championship side is back for the Victorian Netball League season, but fans should expect a glimpse of the future. The Falcons, who…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Operation Roadwise 2025 launches this holiday season
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Roadwise 2025 that targets the main causes of road crashes will be conducted during the 2025 Christmas Holiday…
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Retirement feels like a permanent holiday at Rivervue
Have you ever returned from a fantastic holiday and wished it could last forever? That carefree feeling of waking up without a schedule, surrounded by…
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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
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Foot and leg pain relief
Every step should feel easy. But for thousands of people in our community, it doesn’t. Foot and leg pain has a way of creeping in…
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New anti-gang movement
The Victorian Government has announced a $1 million investment into an anti-gang program aimed at preventing the recruitment of young people into criminal networks. Managed…
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Sporting opportunities for young inmates
The state government has announced an expansion of the Twinning Project to the Ripley Unit at Marngoneet Prison. This initiative, which focuses on young men…
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Keeping community events affordable
Premier Jacinta Allan has launched a new Chinese Community Hall Hire program to make it easier to hire safe and accessible venues for events. With…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the western and northern suburbs.
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F1 festival headed to Melbourne
A free Formula 1 Fan Festival is coming to Federation Square. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the free festival will make…
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Sporting club grants up for grabs
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are encouraged to apply for a fresh round of funding grants launched by the state government. On Wednesday, Community Sport…
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AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection
Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI…
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EPA puts brands on notice over packaging waste
Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has lost patience with companies that fail to show how they are reducing packaging waste, warning they risk significant penalties…
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WorkSafe manual handling workshops
Hazardous manual handling is the biggest cause of workplace injuries in Victoria, according to WorkSafe. The state’s work safety regulator said it has accepted 48,355…
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Bush boogie
Those in the mood for some good old fashioned boot scootin’ are in luck, with the annual Newport Lakes Bush Dance returning in March. Organised…