Learn how to recycle textiles
Pat and Jeans Place will host a free textile recycling workshop and used clothes swap at the Eco Living Centre in Wyndham Vale on...
Barb’s quirky history tales
When asked how she became an amateur historian, Williamstown’s Barb McNeill credits her school teachers with firing her interest in the topic.
“If you’d been...
Catch the critters at night in Eynesbury
School holidays means late nights, and what better way to spend a late night than armed with a torch in the bushland of Eynesbury?
From...
Quirky history with Barb McNeill
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly's new columist. Her first rollicking adventure is a tale of pirates, gold and justice during the...
Snake season arrives
As the weather gets warmer, snakes are emerging from their winter slumber.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said snakes are on...
Call to surrender illegal pets
Crime Stoppers Victoria is sending a message to owners of illegal exotic pets to surrender these animals now or risk getting caught.
The ‘Your...
Techno turmoil takes toll
For the past 16 months, Lara Week and Matt Robinson from Williamstown’s Techno Park Drive estate, have run a stall at the Altona Market.
There...
News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
Artist residency applications open
Applications are now open for Maribyrnong council's annual artist residency programs.
The residencies at the Bluestone Church Arts Space and the ArtBox in Footscray and...
Plastic safety barrier branded unsafe
The use of a plastic sheet as a temporary traffic barrier along a busy Footscray street has been described as “not fit for purpose”...
Junior rangers take to school holidays
With the school holidays under way, students living in Maribyrnong can swap the classroom for the great outdoors.
For the first time, Maribyrnong council is...
Evan cleans up
Yarraville’s Evan McLean is proof that a little bit of recycling can go a long way in keeping your local area clean.
The 10-year-old...
Drugs, firearms arrests
A Kingsville man was among four arrested as part of an investigation into a syndicate allegedly involved in the trafficking of illicit firearms and...
Joint missing persons training on Maribyrnong
Volunteers from both the Footscray and Hobsons Bay SES units came together for a joint missing persons training session.
Held along the Maribyrnong River in...
Callinan brings comedy show home
Comedian, actor and screenwriter Damian Callinan has performed his acclaimed show ‘Double Feature,’ about his parent’s lives in post-war Australia, all over the country...
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Paramedic practitioner bill introduced
Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...
