Community designs old hospital site plan
Four community members, Angela Ashley-Chiew, Pierre Vairo, Kate Breen and Ena Ninkovic have formulated a plan for the site of the former Footscray Hospital.
The...
Improving Victorian boating
The state government is improving recreational boating experiences through a $42 million package to upgrade boating infrastructure across the state, including ramps, car parks,...
Police seek Maribyrnong credit card thief
Police are searching for a man who allegedly withdrew cash using stolen credit cards in Maribyrnong.
The man is alleged to have stolen a wallet...
Brightening up the street
Footscray has a vibrant new mural incorporating local flora and fauna.
The mural titled ‘Abundance’, was painted by Katherine Gailer and supported by Maribyrnong council's...
Skunk Control light up White Night
The boffins behind Victoria University’s Skunk Control collective will light up White Night celebrations this Saturday when their installation, Altar to the Future, comes...
Maribyrnong’s citizen of the year is Roy Alexander
An Aboriginal elder who has dedicated his life to helping others has been honoured as Maribyrnong’s citizen of the year.
Maribyrnong council presented Roy Alexander...
90 years of Darrel
James 'Darrel' Munn celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday, November 13 with those he loves most.
Darrel has lived in Altona for more than...
Planning ahead for Seddon’s progress
The City of Maribyrnong is blessed with several historical gems and Seddon is one of the best.
With population growth – and a rapidly changing...
RSPCA inquiry into Williamstown cat hoarder
Some of the 75 cats removed from a cat hoarder in Williamstown remain in recovery, in what an animal rescuer describes as one of...
Western Distributor: $5 billion new freeway proposed
LATEST: A 2.5-kilometre tunnel could be built under Yarraville as part of a new $5 billion freeway connecting the West Gate Freeway to the port,...
My Place
South Kingsville Community Centre manager Alex Jedlicko tells Jennifer Pittorino about her work and personal life.
Tell us about your work at the South Kingsville...
Six tips to help you care for someone with a disability
If you care for someone with a disability, it’s important to prioritise looking after yourself as well. Here are 6 tips to help ease...
Big Build ramping up for summer
West Gate Freeway and West Gate Bridge users are advised to expect delays as maintenance works on the West Gate Bridge and major works...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
June 15, 1983
The police hero of Sunday's siege in Yarraville was back at...
Union considers VU open day strike
Union members at Victoria University (VU) are considering targeting upcoming open days with industrial action, including strikes.
In a fresh push for fairer pay and...
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Windridge steps down
West Footscray women’s premiership coach Shane Windridge is stepping down from the role.
Windridge took on the role as coach in late 2019 and guided...
