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Williamstown FIDA FC come and try sessions
Williamstown Seagulls FIDA will be holding their inaugural “Come and Try” FIDA AusKick program in april. The sessions will be held during the school holidays…
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Gastro outbreaks on the rise
Parents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are being urged to take precautions following a rise in gastro cases in early childhood centers. As of February…
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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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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago March 14, 2012 The hidden battle. Surviving cancer…
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New subsidy for single parents
The state government is hoping an expanded wage subsidy scheme for single parents in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and across the state will also minimise workforce…
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New respiratory clinic has opened in West Footscray
Cohealth have recently opened a new GP respiratory clinic in West Footscray as part of a state government rollout aiming to ease the pressure on…
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Newport aged care facility turns one
Newport aged care facility Calvary Trugo Place has celebrated its first birthday with a bang. Friday March 11 was a day for celebrating, with balloons,…
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Celebrating Hobsons Bay’s migratory birds
A new exhibition is coming to Newport, which celebrates Hobson Bay’s migratory birds and reinforces the importance of conservation. ‘Wild West’ by local artist Rob…
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Altona kindergarteners learn Spanish thanks to expansion of government program
Thousands of kindergarten aged kids across the state, including in Altona, will now get the chance to explore different languages and cultures through the expanded…
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Pop-up blood donation in Williamstown
The Red Cross will be holding a pop-up donor centre in Williamstown this month. It will be held at Williamstown Town Hall from March 14…
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How a not-for-profit organisation served the Hobsons Bay community during the pandemic
A not-for-profit community organisation in Laverton have continued to support the Hobsons Bay municipality during the entirety of the pandemic, innovatively transforming their regular services…
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Hobsons Bay councillors take hard stance on West Gate Tunnel Project
Several Hobsons Bay councillors have voiced their disdain towards the management of the West Gate Tunnel Project, saying the project has made the western suburbs…
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EPA and Melbourne Water investigate pollution at Cherry Creek
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria were called to investigate reports of pollution at Cherry Creek, Laverton North on March 8. Crews responded overnight, installing…
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New creative library opens in Williamstown
A creative technology library designed to engage youth and increase digital literacy for older adults is now open in Williamston. The Creative Technology Hub at…
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Footscray Police seek public assistance in preventing bicycle theft
Bicycle theft is an ongoing issue in Maribyrnong, with opportunistic bike thieves targeting train stations and high-rise apartments where bikes are left unlocked or without…
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