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Footscray’s Mrs India says crown is for all women
Did you miss this story? Here’s your chance to read (or reread) on one of our favourite stories from 2021! A Footscray woman named Mrs…
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Scienceworks school holidays program – The Water Hunt
Children on school holidays can participate in a special water hunt around the grounds of Scienceworks. Scienceworks have hidden clues around the the grounds for…
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Kinder funding a welcome boost
A new agreement between the state and federal governments has been signed to ensure Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong children have access to high-quality four-year-old preschool…
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Volunteering awards nominations close soon
Do you know someone in Maribyrnong or Hobsons Bay who takes time out of their day to help others? Nominations are open for the 2021…
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Rate capping not working
A new report has found that the Victorian government’s rate capping policy has cost thousands of jobs and reduced the scope and quality of local…
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Surprise for three-year-old kinder students
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay children will be among the tens of thousands of children across Victoria who will receive a starting gift when they start…
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Keep kids entertained these school holidays with the amazing parks the west has to offer
Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but this year has highlighted even more their importance as…
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Star family wishes you all a happy New Year
Star Weekly wishes you all a very happy New Year! We wish you all the best for 2022 and we can’t wait to return to…
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Melbourne Disability Connection Expo to help those struggling to access support
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay carers and people with disabilities are being encouraged to attend the Disability Service Provider and Participant Connection Expo. Being run by…
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Scienceworks school holidays program – Tricky Sticky Water
Children on school holidays can discover the sticky nature of water at Scienceworks. Kids will be amazed as they learn how water defies gravity, travels…
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Celebrate NYE at Grazeland
Celebrate the new year with some amazing food and entertainment at Grazeland! Grazeland in Spotswood is hosting New Years Eve celebrations this year. There are…
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Men urged to be sun smart
As Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents head off on summer holidays and enjoy freedom from Covid restrictions, SunSmart has issued a reminder to use sun…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents best prepare their…
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Highpoint New Years trading hours
New Years trading hours at Highpoint are as follows: – Wed 29 Dec: 9am – 6pm – Thu 30 Dec: 9am – 9pm – Fri…
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When the going gets hot
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents who want to update their home’s backyard exterior into a poolside paradise, or a divine outdoor dining area that they…
















