Man deported after jail for family violence
A New Zealand citizen will be deported after serving 30 months' jail for family violence, including kidnapping and assaulting his former spouse at Altona.
The...
More accessibility for a day out on the water
Boaters throughout Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will find it easier and more accessible to enjoy a day out on the water,...
The beating art of a hospital theatre
For decades, Dr Bob Smith has held patients’ lives in his hands.
Now, the retired anaesthetist has gained recognition for his paintings of scenes in the operating theatre.
Dr...
Kmart comes to Highpoint
Highpoint Shopping Centre last week announced a Kmart will open later this year, with Target to close and David Jones to reduce in size.
From...
Lend a hand to SES
The Footscray State Emergency Services (SES) Unit are looking for new recruits to help combat emergencies in the Maribyrnong municipality.
Those interested in this opportunity...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
Family sport fun
Maribyrnong council has secured an Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Participation Grant for its Active Maribyrnong program.
Council said the grant will deliver the...
Better kindergartens for children in Williamstown
The Andrews Government is set to improve local kindergartens in Williamstown with facility upgrades and state-of-the-art technology.
This week member for Williamstown Melissa Horne announced...
Monash sperm syringe offers new hope to infertile couples
A Monash University-developed syringe which uses a 3D filter to detect viable sperm can increase sperm quality selection by 65 per cent, bringing new...
Boon for Vietnamese bilingual skills
Star Weekly has looked back at our editions and picked out a selection of our favourite stories from 2022, including a story on a...
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Maribyrnong Community Centre is hosting a Macramé Plant Hanger workshop, where participants will learn the fun and delicate craft of macramé.
The guided workshop...
Mural recalls Greek history
A giant mural celebrating Yarraville's Greek heritage has gone up on a corner pharmacy, as part of a project collecting local stories for a...
Skipping to the beat for heart health
Altona North's St Leo the Great Primary School was bustling with activity recently, as part of a special skip-a-thon event to raise funds for...
Labor’s Sarah Connolly expected to win in Laverton
The new seat of Laverton is expected to be represented by Labor's Sarah Connolly after she defeated nine candidates in the state election.
Ms...
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Callinan brings comedy show home
This story was originally published in September 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Comedian, actor and screenwriter...
