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Identical twins get identical subject score

Identical twins from Altona were among those to receive perfect subject scores when VCE results were released on Monday., Only 650 students received the maximum...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted: June 18, 2018

Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your...

Altona Loop timetable change welcomed

Commuters using the Altona Loop section of the Werribee line have cautiously welcomed the increased frequency of trains to every 20 minutes, shaving two...

Electoral boundary shake-up

Booming population growth in Melbourne’s northwest has triggered proposals for a dramatic redistribution of federal electoral boundaries. The Redistribution Committee for Victoria published a report...

Hollering out for musical talents

From a Punjabi Australian electronic musician to a punk metal three-piece, this year's Holler Fest will have something for everyone to enjoy. Following a lengthy...

Patrol push for waste reduction

Litter collection volunteer group BeachPatrol Australia are calling for more volunteers to join the movement. With collection groups in Williamstown and Altona, the groups clean...

Beware of swooping season

It is swooping season and Wildlife Victoria wants people to be prepared for potential attacks. Native birds such as Magpies tend to swoop at this...

Grassy Alert Walk & Talk

Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is presenting a walk and talk session. Grassland ecologists Adrian Marshall and Megan O'Shea, will talk about the small grassland species...

Broad vision for Hobsons Bay mayor

Hobsons Bay mayor Antoinette (Tony) Briffa has released the focus areas for the 2022-23 mayoral term. At Hobsons Bay council's meeting on Tuesday, February 7,...

CEO given emergency powers

Hobsons Bay's chief executive has been given more powers in the COVID-19 state of emergency, enabling him to make decisions if a councillor majority...

Maribyrnong municipal charge reviewed in budget

Maribyrnong council has released its draft 2021-22 budget, which includes an average 1.5 per cent rate rise, a review of the municipal charge and...

Through the lens: July and August

Star Weekly has selected our favourite photographs from 2022. Here are our favourite shots from July and August.

Birthday cheer for veteran Bulldogs fan

As the Western Bulldogs enjoy a cracking start to the season, one fan is soaking it up more than most. Western Bulldogs cheer squad member...

Wedding hopefuls burned by The Willows’ woes

What should be one of the happiest days of a West Footscray couple’s life has turned into their worst nightmare. Richard Macri and his fiancee...

Maribyrnong: Rezoning plan ‘a surprise’ for residents

Maribyrnong residents are unhappy with the state government’s plan to establish the area as a residential growth zone. The zone would allow apartments and buildings...

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Eagles embracing challenge

Yarraville Seddon is finding its rhythm in the Western Football League women’s competition. In their first season under new coach Emily Fox, the Eagles have...