Yarraville an insta-worthy neighbourhood
Yarraville has been named the 19th most Instagrammable neighbourhood in the world.
An analysis carried out by the UK-based stokemont surveying practice has revealed the number of hashtags the world’s...
Braybrook Aeroplane Park soars above the rest
Braybrook's new million-dollar aeroplane-themed playground is no longer pie in the sky, leaving its first visitors entirely over the moon.
The new playground, launched on Saturday, includes a giant...
Helping Hand Cafe belongs to the people
Williamstown’s Helping Hand Cafe marks its 10th anniversary next month, celebrating 17,000 meals served to people looking for a feed and a friendly face.
The...
Nick Barker to headline Stony Creek Music Festival
Australian rock royalty will hit the stage this Australia Day when the Stony Creek Music Festival lights up Yarraville.
Oz rock stalwart Nick Barker will...
Council honours past president Gerardus “Gerry” den Dulk
Altona’s first shire president from an immigrant background, Gerardus “Gerry” den Dulk (8-11-1923 – 11-8-2019), was last week honoured by Hobsons Bay council.
Mr den...
Big Build ramping up for summer
West Gate Freeway and West Gate Bridge users are advised to expect delays as maintenance works on the West Gate Bridge and major works...
Live performances in Hobsons Bay this weekend
Live & Local Hobsons Bay is a city-wide program to create vibrant outdoor spaces and retail precincts featuring local musicians and performers.
There will...
Spring into Summer with active events
Shake off the winter cobwebs and shape up for summer with a range of free programs and events on offer across Maribyrnong.
Active Maribyrnong’s Spring...
Car thieves steal disabled Altona man’s Holden, the lowest blow
An Altona man who was born without legs says he was in shock after his customised car was stolen from a local mechanics’ workshop...
Full flow of flood support in aftermath
Star Weekly has looked back at some of our best stories of 2022, including this story about a pair of Maribyrnong residents and their...
Landmark trans And gender diverse campaign launches
A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness and improve understanding of the experiences of trans and gender diverse Victorians.
The ‘Unsaid Says A...
Doug Heywood rehearsing for his 30th Carols By Candlelight
Williamstown resident Doug Heywood is rehearsing for his 30th year conducting Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight on Christmas eve.
This year also marks the event’s...
Language support
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay school students learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) will receive more support through an additional $37.9 million in funding...
Man on mobility scooter struck dead in Newport
An 84-year-old Newport man has died after being struck by a car while riding a mobility scooter on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Champion Road in...
Local talent striking the right chord
The Footscray Rowing Club will be the place to be for music lovers on Sundays soon as part of a free pop-up live music...
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New year scam warning
NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for in 2025.
The bank has released...
