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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Volunteer, community funding for coast and bay

Local coastal volunteer and community groups, including those in Hobsons Bay, will share in over $1.5 million thanks to the latest round of funding...

Warrant issued for woman known to frequent Footscray

A warrant has been issued for a woman known to frequent Footscary. The 38-year-old is wanted on warrant for failing to appear in court on...

Vaccination opportunities at Zoos, Aquariums and Museums

COVID-19 vaccine pop-up hubs will be opening up in some of Victoria's most iconic venues, making it easier for vulnerable and disadvantaged children to...

A family affair

While a child’s first day of school is always exciting for any parent, for Sebastian Caviedes, it’s even more so considering the long family...

Group backs calls for electric trucks

The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) has supported calls to incentivise the use of electric zero-emission trucks. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Electric...

From the archives

From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. February 1, 2012 Double lives. Creative types with real day jobs. January 30,...

Victoria University to stagger a return to on-campus learning

Victoria University has announced it will do a staggered return to on-campus learning in 2022. From Monday January 31, Victoria University Polytechnic, the University’s TAFE...

My Place: Colquhoun

Hobsons Bay resident David Colquhoun has always had a gift and passion for writing. After returning home to Australia, he finally put pen to...

Hobsons Bay council making it easier for locals to access council services

Hobsons Bay is making it easier for locals to access council services and speak to council officers. As their first step, council will add...

Reusable nappy study

Maribyrnong has teamed up with eleven other local councils to support a joint study to understand how to develop and implement a reusable nappy...

‘It’s my home now’: Hobsons Bay resident officially an Australian citizen

Altona North’s Sue Kim Lim was among more than 16,000 people across the country who officially became Australian citizens on January 26. Originally born...

School speed zones resume from Monday

School speed zones set to resume from Monday, with the Department of Transport urging drivers to take extra care on the roads. Some school speed...

Hot weather reminder to pet owners

RSPCA Victoria is reminding pet owners across the northern and western suburbs, like Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to ensure they provide plentiful water and...

Food relief on the way

The Victorian Government has announced 13 organisations will share in $1.67 million from the latest funding round of the Food Relief Financial Reserve. The Financial...

Outlander is not all as it seems

Mitsubishi's Outlander is back, bigger and boofier than ever – but all is not quite as it seems because the latest Outlander hides a...

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More accessibility for a day out on the water

Boaters throughout Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will find it easier and more accessible to enjoy a day out on the water,...

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