Kids in crisis: call heard
More than 200 western suburbs children at risk of family violence will be able to access counselling services in the coming year.
Women’s Health West...
Maribyrnong Council and police join forces
Family violence, drug use and disconnected youth are all targets of a joint Maribyrnong council and Footscray police plan to make the region safer.
The...
Maribyrnong Council ignores most Star Weekly enquiries
Maribyrnong council has responded in time to only three of 20 inquiries from Star Weekly this year.
The other 17 requests for information on behalf...
Altona boat tragedy sparks water police warning
Water police have urged people to learn from the boating tragedy that claimed the lives of three fishermen.
On Monday afternoon, the mood was bleak...
Maribyrnong councillors still trading barbs
UPDATE: The public spat between two Maribyrnong councillors has escalated with tit-for-tat accusations of petulance and fabrication.
Star Weekly last week reported claims by Cr...
Queen’s Birthday honours: Helen Smith appointed AM
Williamstown’s Helen Smith has been appointed a member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday honours for her service to fencing as...
Joan Kirner: Williamstown’s ‘favourite daughter’ farewelled
Emotional mourners broke into song and laughter during Friday’s state funeral for Joan Kirner, Williamstown’s “favourite daughter''.
Victoria’s first female premier was farewelled in a...
West Gate Bridge hit run lands woman in hospital, witnesses sought
Williamstown police are appealing for witnesses after an Altona Meadows woman was injured in a hit run on May 28.
The woman, 43, was travelling...
Joan Kirner remembered as the ultimate trailblazer
Victoria’s first female premier Joan Kirner has been remembered as the ultimate trailblazer who loved Williamstown - and Williamstown loved her back.
Ms Kirner died...
Living Footscray legend Ron Palmer celebrates 90th birthday
A living Footscray legend has marked a major milestone.
Ron Palmer, who has racked up a lifetime of honours in recognition of his selfless community...
Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards nominations open
Nominations have opened for the Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards, with winners of nine categories to be announced in October.
Hobsons Bay mayor Colleen Gates...
Maribyrnong mayor calls for Napier Street rail bridge action
Urgent action is needed to cut the number of over-height trucks crashing into Footscray’s Napier Street rail bridge, according to Maribyrnong mayor Cr Nam...
Hobsons Bay Muslims tackle family violence
Hobsons Bay’s Muslim community will address the issue of family violence from a religious perspective at next month’s pre-Ramadan feast in Newport.
Newport Mosque Imam...
Western Distributor: Battle for cash threatens project
Tensions between the state and federal governments over funding are casting a shadow over the viability of the $5.5 billion Western Distributor project.
Transurban has...
Footscray developer doubles Barkly Street units plan
Footscray’s iconic 501 Receptions is facing the wrecking ball as a developer seeks to build almost 200 units in twin five-storey blocks on the...
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Bulldogs to celebrate 100th anniversary in VFL/AFL
The Western Bulldogs will formally celebrate the 100th anniversary of the club's debut in the Victorian Football League with a blockbuster round two Friday...
