News
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Out and about in Hobsons Bay
There is so much going on in our local area! It’s great to see us coming out of the pandemic and getting on with living…
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Protecting Maribyrnong’s heritage
Maribyrnong Council are seeking community engagement to create a new heritage vision for the municipality, asking residents to give their feedback on what they think…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago May 9, 2012 Close shave. New hope for…
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Newport RSL Sub-Branch receives crucial funding
The Newport RSL Sub-Branch will receive a much needed funding boost, enabling them to complete essential structural works in order to stay up and running.…
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Join Point Gellibrand Rotary Club for the Biggest Morning Tea in Williamstown
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand will be hosting a Biggest Morning Tea in Williamstown this month, raising important funds to help support the Cancer Council.…
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Hospital care at home for Victorians
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will gain better access to nurses, clinicians and allied health professionals from their homes through new funding…
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Heart health a concern for Australians
Two-thirds of at-risk Australians who need annual heart check ups have not done so in the past two years, according to a new survey from…
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More funding to support LGBTIQ+ Victorians
The state budget has included $14.7 million to support and celebrate LGBTIQ+ Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The investment will support Victoria’s…
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First Nations initiatives funding in Victorian state budget
First Nations initiatives were winners in the Victorian state budget 2022-23 handed down on Tuesday, May 3. The government said the budget contains $400 million…
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State funds GENerated for women’s health services
Women’s health service GenWest has welcomed a funding boost allocated in the state budget on Tuesday, May 3. Twelve Victorian women’s health services will receive…
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Community Calender
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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Police crackdown on illicit firearms in Melbourne’s north-west
Detectives have conducted 35 compliance searches, arrested three men and issued a further four Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) as part of an operation to disrupt…
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Air concerns welcome from Maribyrnong residents
Maribyrnong council is calling for public comments on proposed actions to reduce air quality issues in the region. The council is encouraging residents to fill…
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Altona Beach water quality over summer ranked worst than last year
Beaches in Port Phillip Bay have been ranked from best to worst according to their water quality, with Altona Beach ranking lower than it did…
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Community welcome to enjoy arts based Block Party
Woods Street Arts Space will be hosting a Block Party this Saturday, inviting the community for a day of music, art and fun. The Block…
















