Study reveals why few dads access flexible work arrangements
Workplace culture and masculine norms are preventing dads in Australia, and in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, from asking for flexible working hours including paid...
Carjacking attempt in Altona
A mother and daughter are warning people to lock their car doors after escaping a potential carjacking in Altona on Saturday.
The mother, who asked...
My Place
UK expat Andrew Turner has put down roots in Middle Footscray since moving to the area 14 years ago. He spoke to Matthew Sims...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
September 21, 1982
More than 550 workers in the western suburbs have been laid...
Centenary grants available to remember WWI heroes
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents can remember their lost ones and heroes of WWI’s Western Front, with centenary grants now available.
Councils can apply for...
Petrol station proposal near Seaholme school
About 120 people have signed a petition against a proposed Liberty service station at the corner of Civic Parade and Millers Road in Seaholme.
The...
A western partnership continues
One of the longest-standing AFL club partnerships is set to continue, with Victoria University (VU) and the Western Bulldogs renewing their allegiance for a...
Williamstown theatre night for women in Uganda
A theatre fundraiser in Williamstown next month will raise money for a tourist shop to help women in Uganda become self sufficient.
Five years ago,...
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...
Grants for LGBTIQA+ groups to grow
The state government has announced 16 recipients that will receive a share of $400,000 as part of the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants program for...
Sandy shore tours
This summer holidays bring the kids to meet Sam the Seadragon and join Matt the Diver to discover some of the tiny creatures that...
Aussies asked to open their hearts and homes to Seeing Eye Dogs puppies
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are asking Aussies, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to give back this holiday season by becoming carers...
Road deaths, injuries add up
A motorcyclist who lost his life after he was flung off his bike in a road collision in Truganina was one of 15 people...
Xander rides for poverty
Williamstown’s Xander Schmitz is the youngest cyclist in next month’s three-day 25000spins Great Ocean Road Challenge, riding from Geelong to Warrnambool to raise money...
New grants for pet rehoming groups available
The state government is supporting pet rescue and rehoming groups to find a new home for Victoria's pets, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons...
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Be heat smart this summer: Paramedics
As the summer continues to heat up, it's important to be sun and heat smart.
With the mercury reaching the high-30s on multiple days this...
