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The best Christmas lights to see in Hobsons Bay!

Check out our list of houses in Hobsons Bay that have lights up this year! If you have any more addresses to add please...

GP-run respiratory clinic to open in Maribyrnong

A GP-run respiratory clinic will open in Maribyrnong in a bid to take the strain off hospitals facing predicted surges in COVID-19 and influenza...

From the archives

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago December 22, 1981 The Footscray Council is considering taking out Supreme Court injunctions against...

Top hot spots for pet lovers revealed

The Lost Dogs’ Home has revealed the top 2021 hot spots for Victorian pet lovers, with thousands of total adoptions taking place over the...

Professional gift wrapping at Altona Gate

Altona Gate shopping centre will be hosting a gift wrapping station. You can get each gift professionally wrapped for just a gold coin donation, with...

Hounslow’s hockey honour

Former Footscray Hockey Club player Sue Hounslow says that she feels “overjoyed” to have been awarded a life membership to Hockey Victoria. Mrs Hounslow, who...

Brooklyn air quality improving: EPA

Air quality has improved in Brooklyn, according to the Environmental Protection Authority’s annual report. The report released earlier this month, highlighted the EPA’s achievements throughout...

Footscray vision unveiled

A plan to transform Footscray into a hub for business, innovation and creativity has been released by the state government. The Footscray Opportunity and Direction...

Book in your Santa photos at Highpoint

Santa photo bookings available at Highpoint leading up to Christmas. Photos are being taken on Level 1 Centre Court (next to JB-HI-FI). To book please visit:...

Highpoint Christmas trading hours

Highpoint trading hours leading into Christmas are as follows: - Tue 21 Dec: 9am - 11.59pm - Wed 22 Dec: 9am - 11.59pm - Thu 23 Dec:...

The best Christmas lights to see in Maribyrnong!

Check out our list of houses in Maribyrnong that have lights up this year! If you have any more addresses to add please contact...

Christmas carols will take place online this year in Maribyrnong

The Yarraville-Footscray City Band who usually produces the annual Christmas Carols event has decided not to run the event this year due to COVID. Maribyrnong...

Highpoint development plan approved

Close to 3000 dwelling will be built at Highpoint Shopping Centre over the next 30 years, after a new development plans was approved by...

Celebrate the New Year in style at Seaworks

Celebrate the New Year at Seaworks, where they’re hosting a ‘Hello 2022’ New Year's Eve extravaganza. ‘Hello 2022’ is back after a hugely successful...

Pop-Up Bicycle Lane trial coming to Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong council has endorsed a Pop-Up Bicycle Lane trial. The Pop-Up Bicycle Lanes Project was proposed by the Department of Transport and will result in...

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Chill at the climate cafe

Youth mental health service provider Orygen has partnered with Museums Victoria to address climate distress among young people with a series of climate cafes...