Changes to COVID-19 notification requirements
The notification requirements for confirmed COVID-19 cases have changed, WorkSafe has announced.
Employers and self-employed people in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are no longer required...
Community Calender
Anzac day at Newport RSL
Newport RSL Sub-Branch is looking for expressions of interest from community groups who wish to participate in the 2022 Anzac...
From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
January 23, 2002
Middle Footscray railway station will stay.
January 29, 1992
The site...
Taskforce on Rehoming Pets releases final report
The final report from the Taskforce on Rehoming Pets has been delivered, making 17 recommendations to support the welfare of dogs and cats requiring...
Millions of rapids on the way
Tens of millions more Rapid Antigen Tests will soon be available to Victorians.
The Victorian Government has ordered a further 166 million tests, building on...
Victoria reduces booster interval
Victorians over the age of 18 will now be able to get their booster shot after three months.
This reduced timeframe of three months, which...
Police Column- Keeping your car and property safe from burglars
The latest crime statistics show there were 744 burglary offences in the Maribyrnong area in the year ending September 2021, which is a 5%...
A new website for the dying, and those who love them
It’s the news nobody wants to hear: your condition is terminal.
Sadly, though, it is a message delivered by doctors to scores of people in...
‘Make Every Drop Count’ campaign to encourage Melburnians to save water
A number of Melbourne based water corporations have united to encourage people to save at least four litres a day.
Greater Western Water, Melbourne...
Iconic boat race to kick off tomorrow
The 2022 Festival of Sails will kick off on January 22, with the Passage Race from Melbourne to Geelong departing from Williamstown.
More than 200...
Traffic disruptions to impact the west this weekend
A number of road disruptions will impact motorists in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay this weekend.
The West Gate Tunnel Project will see Williamstown Road closed...
Maribyrnong Council issues warning on phone scammer
Maribyrnong council are warning residents to be careful of scam callers pretending to represent the council.
In a Facebook post, the council said the scammers...
Charges have been laid following home invasion in Altona North
Four men have been charged following an aggravated home invasion in Altona North on January 18.
Investigators have been told four men, armed with a...
Maribyrnong Toy Library holding free parenting session
The Maribyrnong Toy Library will be holding a parenting event.
The interactive session, ‘Supporting Toddlers’, will be presented by Baptcare Family Services and will discuss...
Footscray Community Arts Centre to receive crucial funding from state government
Footscray Community Arts Centre will receive over $1.5 million in funding thanks to the Victorian government as a part of its Creative State 2025...
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Crusaders big back end
It is a much needed break for the Western Crusaders in the Gridiron Victoria senior division competitions.
With the Melbourne Cup, the division 1 Vic...
