Court rejects Footscray murder sentence appeal
A court has dismissed an appeal against the “manifestly inadequate” sentence given to a man who bludgeoned his partner to death in Footscray.
Isac Ayoul...
Young fans get a kick out of A Boy Called Bob
Legendary Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy has joined forces with author Tony Wilson to refashion his acclaimed memoir, tailoring it to younger readers.
A Boy Called...
Hobsons Bay council move to outsource childcare centres slammed
Hobsons Bay council on Tuesday night voted 4-2 to outscource Altona Meadows and Altona North childcare centres.
About 200 parents, children and Australian Services Union...
Maribyrnong Council ignores most Star Weekly enquiries
Maribyrnong council has responded in time to only three of 20 inquiries from Star Weekly this year.
The other 17 requests for information on behalf...
Retail therapy for Barkly Village
West Footscray residents are encouraged to support new local retail opportunities, as Barkly Village welcomes two new pop-up shops.
West Footscray Traders Association president Pradeep...
Hospital site discussion
A group of Footscray residents has put the call out for the local community to have their say on the best possible way to...
Droop Street fire suspicious
A fire which destroyed a vacant house in Footscray this morning, is being treated as suspicious.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a...
Over 50 cats removed from Williamstown house
Fifty-five cats have been removed from a house in Williamstown that has been described as “unfit for human habitation”.
Nathan Miles, the founder of Western...
Calling all women in business
Maribyrnong Council are hosting two events on May 10 for women in business who would like some extra tips and tricks on how to...
A plight to safety
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“That phenomenon of being a burden is a false narration by the government and some media outlets. I have never been a burden;...
Three arrested after teenager stabbed
Police have arrested three men following the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old teenager in Melton yesterday.
Police and emergency services were called to the Primary...
Diving into family tradition
Able Seaman Clearance Diver Ben Johnson is the third generation of his family to join the navy.
Born and raised in Altona, the Royal Australian...
Spooky fun at home for Halloween
Kids can enjoy a special Halloween treat from home.
Seaholme Primary School pupil, nine-year-old Maya, guest stars in the popular Oliver and Lucas YouTube channel...
Secret life of pets
Pet owners across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have shared their unique insights and opinions on pet ownership, attitudes, and experiences...
Seagulls swoop on $1.5m for female football
Williamstown Football Club has secured a $1.5 million low-interest state government loan to improve female facilities at Burbank Oval.
The club, which will also receive $273,000...
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Crusaders big back end
It is a much needed break for the Western Crusaders in the Gridiron Victoria senior division competitions.
With the Melbourne Cup, the division 1 Vic...
