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Staff shortages spark bin collection delays in Hobsons Bay

Staff shortages have impacted waste collection services in Hobsons Bay, with residents asked to have patience and understanding over the coming weeks. Council’s waste collection...

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay COVID update

The Victorian department of health has released the latest COVID data for Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. As of Monday, Maribyrnong has recorded 250 new cases,...

Get involved in Hobsons Bay libraries DIY camping day

Hobsons Bay libraries is inviting residents to take part in DIY camping as part of their school holiday program. On Wednesday January 19, set up...

Victorian Government to inject money into the states creative sector

The Victorian Government will provide funding to creative industries across the state to help drive the sectors recovery. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson made...

Artists and creatives in Hobsons Bay invited to be apart of new project

Expression of Interest are open for artists who live in Hobsons bay to help deliver a creative project. As a part of Hobsons Bay COVID-19...

EPA looking for feedback managing greenhouse gas emissions

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is looking for feedback following the release of its draft guidance for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The document...

Hotel quarantine sites to be transformed into medi-hotels

Two medi-hotels will be set up to ease pressure on Victoria's healthcare system. Hotel quarantine sites are being transformed into medi-hotels, as the number of...

Lunar New Year Celebrations on today

Lunar New Year Celebration in Maribyrnong is on today! Celebrate the year of the tiger at Footscray Asian Business Association's annual Lunar New Year Celebration...

Government grant to make it easier for Victorians with a disability to travel in...

Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents with a disability will be able to travel throughout Victoria with ease thanks to a new announcement from the...

Exemptions for essential workers

As the states COVID cases continue to rise the Victorian Government will provide more essential workers with an exemption from close contact home isolation...

Victorian Government announces Australia Day program

The Victorian Government has announced the Australia Day program for 2022. Victorians can expect to experience a day of family-friendly entertainment and free food at...

Government to train 1000 additional vaccinators to boost third dose rollout

The Victorian Government will train up to 1000 new vaccinators to boost the states vaccination efforts. Those that will be trained included first-year health students...

More vaccination sites announced for children

The Victorian Government is increasing the number of state-run sites where five to 11-year-olds can get their first COVID-19 vaccine. Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents...

From the archives

From the archives - Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. January 25 2012 Second life. Giving youth a second chance to reconnect....

Community Calender

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Tripple times the talent

Bayside P-12 College student Alyssa Cunanan's hard work has paid off, as not one but three of her subject works are on display at...