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Tarneit drink driver charged

A 43-year-old Tarneit drink driver who was caught driving on the wrong side of the road in West Footscray overnight has had his licence...

‘Living well with diabetes’ forum at Williamstown town hall

People in their 20s and 30s are now getting so-called ‘maturity onset diabetes’, an Altona North GP will tell a forum in Williamstown on...

Supporting women in sport

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay women in sport will have the opportunity to hone and develop their skills through the state government’s new Change Our...

Hobsons Bay honours its top citizens

An environmental volunteer and a football coach and Down syndrome advocate have been honoured in the Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year awards. Williamstown’s Marilyn...

Community Calendar

Book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of...

Brooklyn company fined for causing stink

Another Brooklyn company has been caught out creating a stink for nearby residents. Meat processer JBS Australia has been fined more than $7500 by the...

Locals raise Parkinsons awareness

The number of Victorians living with Parkinson’s disease, estimated to currently be 57,000, is rapidly increasing and neurological disorders are now the leading cause...

Lions Club of Altona Cherry Lake Market on today!

The Lions Club of Altona Cherry Lake Market is on today. Set in parkland alongside Cherry Lake, the market is from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Stalls include...

Assault on councillors prompts security shake-up

Security is likely to be stepped up at Maribyrnong Council following the violent assault of two councillors. Police have charged a 61-year-old Yarraville man over...

Celebrating the connection of CALD communities

A pilot program focused on connecting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Melbourne's western suburbs has received the honour of being named as...

Hobsons Bay annual survey

Hobsons Bay council is about to start conducting their annual Community Satisfaction Survey. Over the next few weeks, residents may receive a call from an...

Good for your health and hip pocket

Research shows a Mediterranean diet can provide benefits for your health and weekly budget, with new information from the University of South Australia revealing...
Missing woman Karen Ristevski with her daughter and husband

Search for missing Taylors Lakes business owner enters fifth day

The daughter of a missing Taylors Lakes business owner has made an emotional plea for help to find her mother. Karen Ristevski, 47, who owns...

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...

Young and living rough

Young people have shared their stories of hardship and hope as part of Homelessness Week. Jesuit Social Services screened two short films featuring interviews with...

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Seagulls continue to improve

Williamstown put together its most even performance so far in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition against Carlton on Saturday. The Seagulls were able to...

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