Williamstown young lifesavers blow competition out of the water
A group of young Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club members took out the top honours at the first junior carnival of 2023 last week.
Teams...
Making way for more lanes while the sun shines
West Gate Freeway road users are advised to allow for additional travel time due to major works continuing as part of the West Gate...
Safe to swim following vegetable oil spill
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria has updated its water quality forecast for Williamstown Beach back to safe levels following a vegetable oil spill.
The...
New hub works set to begin
A new look for the Footscray Town Hall is set to take shape, as Maribyrnong council and commercial construction company Ireland Brown Constructions prepare...
Midsumma returns to the west
There will be plenty of colour and entertainment as the Midsumma Festival hits Melbourne’s west later this month.
Midsumma is Victoria's premier queer arts and...
Attempted carjacking in Yarraville
Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted carjacking in Yarraville on Sunday, January 8.
Police said an unknown man approached the male...
A checklist for child care
The new year is a popular time for parents to enroll their children in child care, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, for many...
How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know?
The Stroke Foundation recommends using the FAST test which is an easy...
West Footscray poet rhyming with a reason
Star Weekly has looked back at our editions and picked out a selection of our favourite stories from 2022, including a story on West...
Boon for Vietnamese bilingual skills
Star Weekly has looked back at our editions and picked out a selection of our favourite stories from 2022, including a story on a...
Calling for more injecting rooms
Star Weekly has looked back at our editions and picked out a selection of our favourite stories from 2022, including a story on talks...
Finding your furry friends these holidays
If your pets are lost this holiday season there are a number of things you can do, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...
Draft GenCost report open for consultation
A new draft annual report by CSIRO and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows that even though renewables are still the cheapest new-build electricity,...
Call to buy local
The state government is encouraging Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to buy locally this summer to support the state's farmers, producers...
Sandy shore tours
This summer holidays bring the kids to meet Sam the Seadragon and join Matt the Diver to discover some of the tiny creatures that...
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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...
