Residents fed up with creek pollution
Yarraville residents are calling for better regulation of the industries surrounding Stony Creek after an unknown substance polluted the creek earlier this month.
The unknown...
Corolla crosses into a new era
You could in all likelihood be looking at the successor to the evergreen Corolla hatch and sedan as the market continues its move away...
Clubbers celebrate 50th
It’s been three years in the making, but Yarraville Club Cricket Club has finally got to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The club was set to...
Two teens arrested
Police have arrested two teens after they were caught allegedly trying to steal a Mercedes in Yarraville on Monday morning.
A couple woke to the...
Sunshine West man found dead in water
A man was found dead at Altona beach on Saturday morning.
It’s believed a group of divers were diving in the water near Bayview Street...
Altona North man arrested
An Altona North man was one of two men arrested following a pursuit through Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Sunday morning.
An allegedly stolen black Ford...
Community Calendar
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From the archives
40 years ago
February 15, 1983
Last Tuesday's dust storm caused havoc for Footscray's Electric Supply Department.
30 years ago
February 17, 1993
Further expansion of Highpoint could sound...
New look for youth centre
A new and improved space for Maribyrnong's youth has reopened, with the Phoenix Youth Centre now open to host a range of programs and...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
February 15, 1983
Last Tuesday's dust storm caused havoc for Footscray's Electricity Supply Department.
30...
Stroke awards nominations close soon
It’s the final chance to nominate an unsung hero in the 2023 Stroke Awards.
The annual event recognises the incredible individuals in our community who...
Celebrating local centenarians
Becoming a centenarian is a significant milestone worthy of celebration.
Even though average life expectancy continues to increase – with those born in 2019 expected...
Refugees in ‘limbo’ eligible for permanent residency
Almost 20,000 refugees living in "limbo" in Australia will now be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
The Albanese government on Monday announced 19,000 people...
Nominations open for sport awards
Recognising and celebrating those who made an outstanding contribution to Victorian sport across all levels during the 2022 calendar year, the Victorian Sport Awards...
Western suburbs man avoids a bin but not a fine
The simple act of tossing a plastic drink bottle out a car window has cost a western suburbs man $861 in the Broadmeadows Magistrates’...
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Melbourne Water grants open to property owners in West
Melbourne Water has opened its Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways (LCLW) grant program to the Port Phillip and Westernport region, which includes the Maribyrnong and...
