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Breaking plastic addiction
Despite our best efforts to sort, collect and recycle, unfortunately plastic is everywhere – from the deepest oceans to the summit of Mt Everest. The…
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Market set for “slow and stagnant” period
West Footscray’s house sale prices have dropped into six figures, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s [REIV] June quarterly median report. The median sale…
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Greener plans for the west
Footscray and Werribee community members are encouraged to use their green thumbs for the greater good of the region, as part of a community tree…
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Pitch to end period poverty
Hobsons Bay resident Alicia King has celebrated her idea for Hobsons Bay council to reimburse the cost of purchasing reusable female sanitary products being among…
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Hobsons Bay endorses rail proposal
Hobsons Bay council has endorsed an independent transport organisation’s recommendation for the state government to rethink current rail projects, such as the Suburban Rail Loop…
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Relieving nappy stress
A number of local collection points are open for the donation of new and leftover disposable nappies as part of The Nappy Collective’s July campaign.…
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Speed U-turn confuses drivers
A Brimbank resident has disputed a speeding infringement he received whilst driving south along Duke Street in Braybrook at the intersection with Ballarat Road, describing…
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Making way for new facilities at Whitten Oval
The state government has taken another step towards a new era for the home of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, with the demolition of the…
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Supporting diabetes knowledge
Seddon resident Steve Flint has received further support towards completing a postgraduate course to broaden his skill set in assisting people living with diabetes. Currently…
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Urgent call for blood donors
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent national call for donors, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to roll up their sleeves as…
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Nominations open for multicultural awards of excellence
The state government is highlighting Victorians who have helped shape multiculturalism in the state through the 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Nominations are now…
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Better harrassment protection in the workplace
Victorians will be better protected from sexual harassment in workplaces, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, under reforms aiming to change the way…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago July 20, 1982 The words “Go West” will be the driving force…
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Victorian sports community rallies behind road safety round
Sporting clubs across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, and the state government are banding together to promote road safety and honour those…
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