From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
March 22, 1983
The proposed multi-million dollar Western Suburbs Sports Foundation was unveiled to...
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...
Enhancing open spaces and celebrating heritage
Our open spaces are among the most valued assets in our community, and they are an important part of our lives.
Whether it’s a place...
Working towards connecting Tel Aviv and Melbourne
A new agreement between Israel's national carrier and the state government has made non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to Melbourne one step closer to...
Subaru Outback XT
Japanese vehicle maker Subaru has been at the forefront of all-wheel-drive vehicles for many decades. Indeed, it produced nothing other than all-wheel-drives for many...
Local efforts shaving lives
A number of northern and western Melbourne residents have shaved, cut or coloured their hair as part of the 25th annual World's Greatest Shave...
Updated NAPLAN tests get underway
The state government will make NAPLAN results easier-to-understand for parents and carers, with reforms to the annual test providing a clearer picture on how...
Victorians urged to use UV protection
New data from Cancer Council Victoria's Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer's Sun Observation Study has shown only four per cent of those observed...
Supporting multiple birth parents
For most people, the moment they discover they are having a baby is a moment filled with joy and elation.
However, for those who discover...
Support for new sports hub in Yarraville
Yarraville and inner-west basketball advocates have expressed their support for the proposed six-court indoor sports centre at McIvor Reserve Master Plan.
The council has proposed...
Crime up in Hobsons Bay
Recorded criminal offences increased by two per cent across Hobsons Bay in the year to December 2022, according to new Crime Statistics Agency ...
Senator demands immediate action to keep trucks off Footscray roads
Victorian Greens senator Janet Rice has called on the state government to immediately end all exemptions given to heavy trucks and road trains during...
Home-based lessons on offer
Williamstown residents looking for tips on how to maintain their house are encouraged to sign up for a new course.
I'm Still Learning Inc. is...
Advocating for emergency unit
Members of Parliament have been working to secure a more secure future for the Footscray State Emergency Service unit.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, March...
Local young talent making waves
A number of Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club (WSLSC) junior members emerged victorious Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Victorian Junior Championships.
Under-13 competitors Noah Chapple and...
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Alexis shooting for the stars
The Smart Fone Flick Festival (SF3) is entering its 10th year, but one Braybrook contestant was still years away from being born when it...
