Rainbow flags fly for equality
Flags were flying in colourful solidarity on Monday as communities joined to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
IDAHOBIT promotes a...
New suburb nearer on contaminated Maribyrnong Defence site
A 6000-home suburb is one step closer to being built on a contaminated former defence site in Maribyrnong.
The Department of Defence has opened a...
EPA wants Cleanaway feedback
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Maribrynong Council want feedback from those in the community who may be affected by the Cleanaway site proposed...
Sweet treats for Christmas
DISPLAYED in a festive bowl on the Christmas table, or boxed up as a gift ... these Christmas rum balls and rosewater...
West Gate Distributor: Liberals’ call to release the plans
The State Opposition is demanding that the government release all documents relating to the planned West Gate Distributor road.
Liberal MP Mary Wooldridge last week...
Sims supermarkets sold as creditors chase debt millions
Sims IGA Plus Liquor stores in Footscray and Werribee had failed to pay rent or a number of suppliers for up to a year and...
More delays for Newport childcare centre
Parents waiting for a Newport childcare centre to open say they have been left in limbo by constant delays with some unable to return...
Heavy horses for courses
The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival is returning to Werribee South on January 18-19.
More than your typical equestrian escapade, the public will be...
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...
Hobsons Bay house prices remain resilient despite overall market fall
Altona's house prices have experienced a significant increase compared to the April to June period to reach $1.55 million in the July to September...
Bright light in Braybrook
Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them.
One bright student from Caroline Chisholm Catholic...
Concerns raised over homeless housing project
A chorus of concern is building against a project which will provide housing to the homeless in Footscray and Maidstone.
Not-for-profit agency Launch Housing is...
Man charged over grave robbery incidents in Footscray
A 40-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into the disturbance of two graves in Footscray in late January.
Police executed a warrant in...
Search for missing therapy dog Sammy
UPDATE: A West Footscray family has been reunited with their missing therapy dog Sammy.
Sammy went missing from Johnson Reserve, West Footscray, about 6pm on the evening of...
Easter recycling warning
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay might think loading bags and boxes of clothes and toys and leaving them outside their local donation bin...
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Council rates cap to keep costs low
Council rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year to reduce pressures on household budgets.
Minister for...
