West Gate Bridge: Man caught playing trumpet while driving
A man has been caught playing the trumpet as he drove over the West Gate Bridge.
Highway patrol officers received numerous reports of a black...
Hobsons Bay mayor defends council finances
Hobsons Bay mayor Colleen Gates has attacked an auditor-general’s report which identified the council as financially “high risk”.
She said the report had ‘‘drawn a...
A voice for social change
Footscray’s iconic parenting centre Tweddle has celebrated its 100th birthday.
A new website has been launched to commemorate the baby, child and family support organisation's...
Council approves $123.6 million budget
Maribyrnong council has approved a record-breaking budget of $123.6 million for the 2022/2023 period, which includes an adjusted underlying surplus of $4.1 million.
Councillors passed...
Family still homeless a year on
One year ago on October 14, 2022 Alison Baumgart and her family were not prepared to evacuate their home of eight years, but were...
Protection sought as Maribyrnong cyclists mix it with trucks
Maribyrnong cyclists are calling for improved infrastructure in the wake of new figures showing that hundreds of them continue to mix with heavy truck...
Your chance to ’fess up in public at Altona confessional
From the sublime to the ridiculous, people’s messages on Altona’s ‘Clear your Conscience’ confessional board provide an insight into people’s private lives.
The board, part...
Time to celebrate caring heroes
All Australians, Aged care providers, residents and families, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are invited to join the Aged and Community Care...
Push for more women in local government
The state government is encouraging Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay women with a desire to serve their community to join a new program pushing for...
Business awards coming up
Hobsons Bay businesses are being encouraged to nominate for the 2023 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.
The Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are created...
McIvor Reserve lights up
New competition lighting at McIvor Reserve is now open for the Maribyrnong community and Yarraville soccer groups.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne joined representatives from home...
Briefs
Man's body found
The body of a man found in Maribyrnong on Monday is believed to be that of missing person Huu Lai. Mr Hai...
Doors open for Williamstown tour
People will have a rare chance to see inside some of Williamstown’s most intriguing homes and businesses at Open Williamstown this month.
Proceeds from the...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
October 19, 1982
For the first time in 13 years, Carlton and United Breweries...
African-Australian “blessed” to receive honour
Having lived in Australia for 30 years, Sydenham resident Yasseen Musa has been an integral part of support for African communities across the north-western...
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Maternal health services survey open
The state government is seeking community feedback on how to improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service.
On Tuesday, Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn launched...
