Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and...
Kevin Hillier explains why online retail is a hit in Point Cook
When I read last weekend that Point Cook is Melbourne’s top suburb for online shopping, I was not in the least surprised. Let’s face...
Community Calendar & Gig Guide – July 10, 2016
Volunteers for elderly
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female volunteers to visit elderly female residents in an aged care facility in Newport.
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From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
July 21, 1976
Mr B. Fabretto estate agent...
Yarraville artist Erika Gofton on her passion for the arts
Yarraville artist Erika Gofton, part of the passionate team behind The Art Room, tells Benjamin Millar the new Footscray space offers a world of...
Community Calendar & Gig Guide – July 13, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Dance Interrogations
Undoing the stereotypes of dance and dismantling the paraphernalia of disability, performers Dianne Reid and Melinda Smith bring their work Dance Interrogations...
My Place: Mario Del Grosso
Williamstown’s Mario Del Grosso is pursuing his love of art later in life.
What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I was born in Williamstown. My...
Community calendar and gig guide – July 6, 2016
Get hopping to ska
Local favourites The Ska Vendors will perform at an afternoon of soul, reggae and ska in Williamstown on Sunday.
Way Out West...
Community Calendar: Markets, cooking & singing – July 6, 2016
Circus fun day
Kids of all ages can learn to hula-hoop, juggle and see the experts from Ruccis Circus School in action on July 9,...
Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world.
How long...
Robogals & FIFA tournament – Community Calendar, June 29, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Robogals
Learn how to program Lego NXT robots with the Robogals from 10.30-11.30am and 11.30am-12.30pm on July 2 at Altona North library.
Robogals is an...
From the archives 22-06-1016
From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner.
40 year ago
June 23, 1976
Little River’s “forgotten” primary school...
Moscow circus, trivia & storytelling – Community Calendar, June 22, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Moscow Circus
The Great Moscow Circus is coming to Altona for 18 shows as part of its 50th anniversary tour. The high-energy production will...
Free films, holiday fun and a maker’s market – Community Calendar, June 15 2016
Free films
The Heartlands 2016 Arts Project: Stories from Refugee Youth features young people from refugee backgrounds telling their stories about their unique settlement journeys...
My Yarraville: Deb Force
Bookshop owner Deb Force, last week named joint winner of Australia’s Bookseller of the Year award, tells Benjamin Millar Yarraville has been a great...
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Pelvic pain education and new period products in schools
The state government is offering young people across Victorian government schools’, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, free pelvic pain and menstrual health...
