News
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Victoria University affiliates honoured
Victoria University [VU] has congratulated the current director and former director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre [SZCC] for being honoured in this year’s Queen’s…
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Yarraville woman honoured for disability and mental health advocacy
A love for her son and a passion for mental health has fuelled Yarraville resident Anne-Maree Newbold’s passion for her work. She was among the…
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Extended crisis support for Australians
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) has provided Australian residents, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, with better access to crisis support…
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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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Teaching safer road use for all
Targeted education programs and localised solutions to road dangers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are on the way as part of the Community…
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors 40 years ago June 15, 1982 Footscray council will ask the Minister for Police, Mr…
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My Place
Footscray resident Sanda Aye has become a stalwart of the west since moving five and a half years ago, taking part in the Reaching Out…
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Protect your child from hot water burns
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents are being warned to be extra vigilant this winter to prevent burns in children and ensure they are aware of…
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Grants to make kindergartens more accessible open
Kindergartens in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will have a chance to secure state government grants to fund specialist equipment. The state government grants will help…
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Recovery funding for multicultural communities
Sixty multicultural community and media organisations and individuals are set to share in more than $2.3 million in state government funding to promote COVID-safe behaviour…
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Payment on the way for healthcare workers
A boost for healthcare workers will soon arrive, as payments of $3000 are set to be sent to all staff working in public hospitals and…
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Car users urged to update
New figures from the Transport Accident Commission have shown 28 of the 54 driver and passenger deaths in 2022 occurred in a vehicle built more…
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Police targeting road trauma and bad behaviour this long weekend
Police are advising motorists to take extra care on roads during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, as wet and wintry conditions continue on roads across…
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Club helping to keep Maribyrnong clean
Cleaning up the local landscape and creating long-lasting friendships have come together as part of the Maribyrnong River Rubbish Club. Running for the past four…
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Upgrades on the way for multicultural centres
The Australian Islamic Centre and the Maltese Association of Hobsons Bay were among an array of local multicultural organisations which received funding in the 2022-2023…
















