Paintback proposal canned
A planning permit for a paint recovery facility in West Footscray has been knocked back by Maribyrnong council.
As reported by Star Weekly, there has...
Grants open for remote, rural and regional areas
Not-for-profit organisations in remote, rural and regional areas are now able to apply for the seeds of renewal program to support the ongoing prosperity...
Breaking through barriers using art
Maidstone mural artist Ema Gardner is looking forward to sharing her skills with young people across the west, as part of a new Youth...
Grants for community support local charities and clubs
Yarraville charity organisation 300 Blankets was among the hundreds of community groups across Australia to receive a grant under the 2022 People of Post...
Kororoit Creek Road rail crossing removal fast tracked
The state government has announced it will fast track the removal of the level crossing on Kororoit Creek Road at Williamstown North.
Williamstown MP Wade...
Council crackdown on Footscray footpath traders
A treasured Footscray tradition could vanish following a crackdown on footpath traders.
Elderly Vietnamese-Australian traders have for years spent Saturdays plying their wares on Leeds...
Brooklyn tip fire under investigation
The second fire this year at Cleanaway's Brooklyn rubbish tip is being investigated by the Environment Protection Authority.
A member of the public called triple-0...
Itchy bomb trees making life ‘unbearable’
Williamstown residents say “itchy bomb” trees are making their lives unbearable and could trigger asthma.
Tracey Wallace has collected 62 signatures on a petition calling...
The ride way to travel
Newport Lakes Primary School will be taking part in national Ride2School day, to help celebrate the benefits of active transport.
Over 350,000 students across Australia...
From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
June 22, 1982
Fiery North Ward counillor Bert Heatley retired from Footscray council last...
Welcome back diners
Eating out is returning to the inner-west as pubs, cafes and restaurants begin to throw open their doors for business.
For the first time since...
Celebrating Hobsons Bay’s migratory birds
A new exhibition is coming to Newport, which celebrates Hobson Bay’s migratory birds and reinforces the importance of conservation.
‘Wild West’ by local artist Rob...
Swans face tragic end
Friends of Newells Paddock was left devastated on Sunday, August 3, when an off leash dog killed three swans.
President Bruce Dickinson said the community...
Opening discussions on proposed level crossing closure
Hobsons Bay council has expressed its disappointment with the lack of consultation around the proposed closure of the Champion Road level crossing in Newport.
During...
Ideas wanted for walking strategy
From February to March this year, we asked our community to contribute their ideas for a safer, more connected pedestrian network as we look...
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Capping education to cut immigration
This story was originally published in October 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
The federal government is...
