Back to school for past pupils
The walls of the current Footscray Primary School hold a lot of memories for Walter 'Wally' Hopkins.
The Order of Australia medal recipient started school...
Drunk speeder pulled over in Laverton
Police intercepted a 28-year-old man in Laverton over the weekend, who was detected travelling more than twice the speed limit and with twice the...
Celebrating active transport advocate
Maribyrnong Citizen of the Year 2023 award recipient Dr John Symons said he started his work looking at road and bike safety after he...
Water risks ever present
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is advising Victorians planning to visit the state's waterways and oceans to be aware of the risks.
Statistics show walking or...
More help for young drivers
Young Melburnians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are encouraged to sign up for a new TAC L2P program, which will help more...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
March 8, 1983
Royal Australian Air Force personnel are being paid up to $200...
Community Calendar
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A day for reflection
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a day to celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women.
As a proud woman, and...
RACV launches road survey
RACV is asking motorists across the state, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, how roads across the state can be made safer...
Free movie nights in Maribyrnong
To celebrate Parks Week (March 4 to 11), Maribyrnong council is hosting two free family movie nights at Yarraville Oval and Skinner Reserve.
Yarraville Cricket...
Halved registration fees coming for trade apprentices
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay apprentices who travel across the border for work purposes will soon be able to apply for a 50 per cent...
Saving power and busting bills
Victorians across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will soon be able to access additional financial in the form of a new round of the Power...
Pedal power
Hobsons Bay locals and vistors now have a new way to traverse the region easier and quicker, in the form of a new e-bike...
New lease of life for former West Footscray wool store
A Maribyrnong councillor has drawn parallels between a multi-million redevelopment approved in West Footscray and the redevelopment of London's Isle of Dogs east end...
Hub designs revealed
Maribyrnong council has released the new designs for the new Civic Precinct and Community Hub project in Footscray.
The designs included a new park, to...
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African library under threat
Australia’s first African library, arts and history museum, Baai Alkebulan House, is at risk of closure after being launched in Footscray last year.
The...
