Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three out of four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly...
Sensory library launches
Maribyrnong residents can now attend the new sensory library at West Footscray Neighbourhood House.
The library, which had its launch event on Wednesday, July 10,...
Williamstown Community Singers lose key man as Hugh Vallance, 96, retires
Senior citizens in two community singing groups are in dire need after the retirement of their 96-year-old pianist.
Hugh Vallance, who started playing piano for Williamstown...
Highlighting Footscray’s unsung heroes
Some of Footscray's most significant contributors are featured in a public exhibition at the new Footscray Hospital site.
A joint art commission between Plenary Health...
Kabbadi is coming to Victoria
Tickets for the first ever Pro Kabbadi League exhibition match to be played in Australia are now on sale.
Kabaddi – the second biggest sport...
Man slashed during Seabrook home invasion
A man was slashed with a machete while a woman managed to fend off armed intruders during a home invasion in Seabrook last month.
Police...
Catholic brother receives three-year sentence
A Catholic brother who sexually abused two girls and a boy while he was a teacher at Altona North has been sentenced to three...
Spoiling mum this Mothers Day
All 201 kids at Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook had access to the special Mothers Day stall held across two days.
Presents available were flower...
Taking health lessons to heart
New Monash University research has found one in five adults in Australia were unable to name any heart attack symptoms and only around half...
Williamstown Port Phillip Woollen Mill: ‘No tower’ pledge by Labor
A Labor government will restrict high-rise development on most of the Port Phillip Woollen Mill site at Williamstown, incumbent MP Wade Noonan promised residents...
Worker hit on head with pole in McDonald’s robbery
A worker was bashed on the head with a metal pole during an armed robbery at Laverton North McDonald’s on Tuesday.
Police say four masked...
Man arrested for western suburbs crime spree
An Altona Meadows man has been charged with 55 offences following a series of crimes involving vehicles across the western suburbs.
Investigations began on May...
Blenheim Road Community Park upgrades are underway
Construction at Blenheim Road Community Park in Altona North has begun.The upgrade will feature a path network, park furniture, a picnic shelter, barbecue, public...
Hitting inclusivity for six
For the Altona Sports Cricket Club, inclusivity and diversity are among the main priorities, which has been reflected in the club's accomplishments at the...
Seaworks suffers dual break-ins
The historic Seaworks precinct in Williamstown is counting the cost of two break-ins that occurred on one night at the heritage-listed venue.
On the night...
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Flood inquiry flogs insurers
This story was originally published in October 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Monday, October 14 marked...
