Celebrating the weird and wonderful
More than 40 years after the inaugural Festival of Surrealisms, West Footscray resident Bill Marshall is gearing up for the seventh running of the...
Jazzing Newport up
Newport will soon become a nirvana for jazz lovers, as the third Newport Jazz Festival is set to hit the town.
The Melbourne Jazz Jammers...
Hobsons Bay mayor appointed to advisory panel
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has selected the 2023 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, with Hobsons Bay mayor Antoinette (Tony) Briffa appointed as a...
Pedal power for school support
The Altona North community has turned out in force in support of its local Murray to Moyne (M2M) relay team, smashing through the $15,000...
Bringing Cherry Lake’s history to life
Local stories about the significance of Cherry Lake to Altona's history will be the key feature of a new art installation.
In collaboration with Art...
Reminder to check smoke alarms
As Victorians prepare for the end of daylight savings, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding all Victorians, including homeowners in Maribyrnong and Hobsons...
E-Scooter trial extended across Victoria
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents will continue to be able to get around via e-scooter when they visit the city or Ballarat as the...
Positive shifts in community sentiment
While recognising there is still room for improvement, it is certainly pleasing to see a more positive shift in sentiment towards council’s activities in...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
April 5, 1983
Footscray's $15 million TAFE College could be in jeopardy because of...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Extra funding for kinder projects
The state government has increased its funding for projects completed by June 2026 under its Building Blocks Capacity Building grant stream, including for kindergartens...
Extra funding growing school garden project
The state government has increased its investment into gardens at primary schools across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins...
Walk the walk for healthy living
Australian students of all ages are encouraged to stay active and healthy ahead of the 24th anniversary of the National Walk Safely to School...
Capturing the needs of young people
Charity organisation Mission Australia is calling on young people aged 15 to 19 years of age, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to...
Extra funding for LGBTQIA+ support groups
The state government has announced a $900,000 investment across eight LGBTQIA+ organisations, including organisations in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
Funding recipients would include Mind, Transcend,...
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The Stones to rock Stoney Creek
With a name like Stoney Creek Music Festival, it was only a matter of time before the music of the Rolling Stones would be...
