Complimentary creativity
Homages to artistic greats such as Vincent van Gogh and Wassily Kandinsky and depictions of the effects of time on Australian landscapes will be...
Council finding cost and spend balance following rate cap
Hobsons Bay council has acknowledged the new rate cap of 3.5 per cent for the 2023-24 financial year.
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced the...
Six fatal drownings spark supervision warning
After six fatal drownings since Christmas Day, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding parents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to watch children...
Queensland fruit fly warning
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay gardeners are encouraged to protect their fruits and vegetables from the Queensland fruit fly this summer.
The wet spring...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
January 11, 1983
Former Footscray mayor and councillor George Cruickshank died on December 31.
30...
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...
Girls just want to have fun when playing sport
Fun is the main reason females play community sport, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, according to new research.
Researchers at Victoria University surveyed more...
More than 150 limbs or digits amputated in workplace incidents
More than 150 body parts were amputated during workplace injuries in 2022, according to WorkSafe.
WorkSafe accepted 137 claims for workplace amputation injuries, including at...
Encouraging young art talent
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay children are encouraged to bring out their creative side as part of the NGV Kids on Tour program.
The tour is...
Greater Western Water refining bills system
Greater Western Water is updating its billing systems towards improving the experience of its customers.
The changes will include redesigning bills to be easier...
ESV reminds Victorians to have rooftop solar systems serviced following three fires
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is reminding Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, using solar photovoltaic systems to have them serviced every...
Naval history highlighted
Williamstown's integral connection to the Royal Australian Navy is now cemented in perpetuity, thanks to a permanent exhibition at Seaworks.
Delivered via the State Government's...
Heart health lessons
Maribyrnong residents of all ages are being advised to learn about the warning signs of a heart attack, with education sessions now available in...
Council welcoming First Nations involvement in citizenship ceremony
Maribyrnong council will be incorporating a First Nations Elder, a smoking ceremony and recognising Thursday, January 26 as a 'day of mourning' as part...
Social program flipping youth crime behaviour
Marginalised youth from Maribyrnong and the broader north-west region have received a new and unique outlet, in the form of learning about the automotive...
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Motorcycle safety warning ahead of summer
Police are prioritising motorcycle safety in October following a worrying rise in rider fatalities in 2024.
There have been 52 motorcyclist fatalities so far this...
