Yarraville truck surge on Somerville Road shocks parents
Parents of children at the three primary schools along Somerville Road in Yarraville are fuming at a massive increase in truck traffic past the...
Yarraville West Primary School kids bulldoze bullies
Yarraville West Primary School pupils are making moves to stamp out bullying once and for all.
The pupils launched their own ‘Bulldoze Bullying’ brochure last...
My Place: Daniel Cooper
Williamstown resident Daniel Cooper is a firefighter stationed at Newport. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?
We have lived in Williamstown...
Free calls to Santa
The stockings are hung, the lights are twinkling, and the countdown to Christmas is on with Santa and his elves once again ready to...
Weed killer under review after dog’s paws turn blue
Hobsons Bay council has reviewed its use of weed killer after a dog’s paws turned blue in an off-leash dog park in Williamstown.
Julie-Anne Williams...
Beats, eats for Jamaican festival in Williamstown
Reggae legend Bushman has been announced as the headline performer for Australia’s second Jamaican Music and Food Festival in Williamstown in November.
Festival founder DJ...
Wheels turning on bike sports expansion
Maribyrnong council has taken the next step in expanding its bicycle sport facilities, endorsing a draft Maribyrnong Bike Sports Infrastructure and Development Plan.
At its...
MY BUSINESS: Optraffic is switched on
In significant signs of the times, the work, services and products of Optraffic will soon be seen by motorists and residents all over the western suburbs and Victoria.
Wheels turning on bike strategy
Cycling is not only a healthy alternative form of transport, it’s also good for the environment.
That’s why, towards the end of last year, we...
Hearts set on marriage
A Williamtown couple hopes marriage equality legislation will enable them to marry before one of them “leaves this lifetime”.
Cas Willow, who has been with her...
Midnight Oil hits the Rock
It has been nearly two decades since Australian music fans could rock along to see Midnight Oil perform live at a concert – but...
Plan saves Williamstown senior citizens centre
Users of the Williamstown Senior Citizens Centre have won a campaign to save their crumbling building from demolition as Hobsons Bay council redraws a...
Karen community children get life saving lessons
Refugee children from Melbourne’s Karen community are having fun in a program at Laverton that could save their lives.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is running...
Venue Vouchers available for artists and creatives in Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay council has a new program to help artists and creatives access local facilities and venues as the arts sector continues to recover...
Support sought for drug help app
Sunbury community leaders hoping to develop an Australian-first smartphone app to connect ice users with mentors are calling on residents and businesses to help...
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This story was originally published in September 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
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