Shaping the future
As we continue to work together to overcome significant challenges in recent times, council remains committed to a bigger and brighter future for our...
Footscray cycling path closed
The West Gate Tunnel project has released updates on Footscray Road walking and cycling path closure dates.
The section between Dock Link Road and Appleton...
One chance to catch cultural performance
Footscray Community Arts are proudly announcing an afternoon of arts and performance, hosting a one-off show, Between Islands.
On Sunday, May 7, Between Islands will...
Laverton set to save renters cash
Rent.com.au has released its monthly report sharing recommendations for the most affordable suburbs for renters living in shared housing.
The report published on Monday,...
Police seeking information after gym theft
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information following a theft at an Altona North gym last month.
It is understood a man...
Honouring Anzacs at dawn
Thousands of people gathered surrounding Williamstown’s Cenotaph on Tuesday April
25, to pay their respects for Anzac Day, organised by the Newport RSL Sub-Branch.
Over...
Community survey for road planning
Road users in Melbourne’s inner west will be able to have their say on future planning options for two key routes in the area.
On...
New tram facility set to hit the west
Plans for a new tram maintenance and stabling facility in Maidstone have been released.
The facility will be located on the corner of Williamson...
Beloved former councillor dies
The First female elected Councillor of Footscray City Council, Sika Kerry OAM died peacefully at age 85.
Ms Kerry died on Tuesday, April 18,...
Police searching for owner of baseball
Detectives from Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit are covering all bases as they try to track down the owners of a signed baseball.
Police had undertaken...
Funds needed for vital community bus
Footscray Community Arts is asking for the community’s help to replace a much loved van.
For more than 20 years, the van has become...
Footscray icons featured in new artwork
A local Footscray artist has unveiled his new artwork on a public toilet, celebrating some of the key landmarks of Footscray.
Commission by Maribyrnong council,...
Bringing arts to the west
A mixture of comedy and live music is on its way to Hobsons Bay, as part of Hobsons Bay council's Arts at your Doorstep...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
May 4, 1983
The Metal Trades Industry, traditionally one of the largest employers in...
Community Calendar
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There’s no place like Homb
Homb empowers new mothers, striving to prevent postnatal depression and anxiety.
Founder Larissa Leone is also working to change the ubiquitous baby-first narrative and make...
