Offering hope to others
Point Cook local Christian Rechichi says his own journey with mental health has inspired him to fundraise for Beyond Blue throughout February.
Mr Rechichi is...
Altona Pier takes shape
The Altona Pier is rapidly taking shape ahead of opening this summer, on its way to improving connections to the water for locals and...
Forum slated for McIvor Reserve discussion
Yarraville community members and McIvor Reserve users are encouraged to participate in an online community forum on the draft McIvor Reserve Masterplan at 6pm...
Maidstone man apprehended following pursuit
Police have arrested a Maidstone man following a pursuit in Werribee on Thursday night.
While patrolling Synnot Street at about 9pm, police say they...
Through the lens: July and August
Star Weekly has selected our favourite photographs from 2022.
Here are our favourite shots from July and August.
Altona North Respiratory Clinic running ‘Booster Blitz’
The Altona North Respiratory Clinic is running a Booster Blitz this weekend.
Hobsons Bay residents can receive their booster from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Only Pfizer is...
Nearly 100 object to Altona subdivision plan
Nearly 100 people have objected to plans to build four double-storey dwellings on one lot in an Altona street.
While the proposed subdivision for 12...
“SaiGon Welcome Arch” to begin construction
A 20-year journey to build Footscray’s SaiGon Welcome Arch is nearing an end with the archway’s final design completed.
A pair of giant cranes at...
Advocating for Altona
One of the most rewarding parts of being a councillor is being able to advocate for people.
Not every issue is something that affects...
Tunnel exit works set to begin
Works on the westbound tunnel exit of the West Gate Tunnel Project are set to begin, with a 65-metre-high crane scheduled to be built...
Tool to monitor renewables momentum
A new tool has been unveiled to track Australia’s progress in cutting carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
Launched on Wednesday by the Climate Council,...
West Footscray festival in full colour
West Footscray will be ablaze with colour this Sunday when festivities take over Barkly Street.
West Footscray Festival of Colours will include live performances, market...
Camp provides a great break for Alex and family
Altona Meadows boy Alex Gatt will join about 250 people from across Australia on Sunday at the 100th respite camp and open day hosted...
Yarraville and Maribyrnong 7-Eleven stores tier 2 sites
7-Eleven stores at Yarraville and Maribyrnong have been listed as COVID-19 tier two exposure sites.
It comes as Victoria on Tuesday recorded two new local cases...
Community Calendar
Classic Car & Bike Show
Preparations are well underway with the organisation of the 11th Annual Custom, Classic Car & Bike Show scheduled to...
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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...
