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Continuing the Legacy
It was while researching a university paper that Laverton’s Kylie Erben learned that, in recent times, more Australian soldiers die by their own hand than…
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Flying high over Melbourne’s west
What do Melbourne’s western suburbs look like from a bird’s eye view? Star Weekly decided to find out by flying from Williamstown to Point Cook…
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An industrial revelation
A cabaret fashion show inspired by Hobsons Bay’s petrochemical industrial complex is expected to wow audiences at Williamstown town hall this month. IF: Industrial Fashion…
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Toyota gives cars for the community
Four not-for-profit groups were each given a free Toyota car last week to undertake work that will benefit the Hobsons Bay community for years to…
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Diversity award goes to Western Water
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges’ water supplier has been celebrated for its diversity. Western Water was honoured as the winner of the diversity category at Hume…
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Smart phone bin app a complete waste
Maribyrnong residents need never again wake up in a panic after forgetting to put out their bins, thanks to a new smart phone app. The…
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My Place: Roberta Joy Rich
The Footscray melting pot offers a welcoming and engaging home for artist and emerging cultural leader Roberta Joy Rich. She speaks with Benjamin Millar …
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Man robbed, bashed with hammer in Altona North
A 59-year-old man is recovering at home after being hit on the head with a hammer after leaving work at an Altona North shopping centre…
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Protest slams university’s alleged anti-union plot
A vocal protest has called on Victoria University’s governing council to reverse the sacking of three staff who believe they were targetted for being union…
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Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery
Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards evening photo gallery
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West’s first food truck hub and bar rises in Kingsville
The west’s first food truck hub and bar is rising with the arrival of West Side Best Side. Opening in Kingsville this Friday night (November…
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Refugee Network screens Murder On The Orient Express
The Hobsons Bay Refugee Network has set in train its final film fundraiser for the year. The HBRN will next week screen a remake of…
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Altona RSL poppy seller banned from Coles
Update: Following the publication of this article, Altona Coles agreed to let RSL poppy sellers back inside its supermarket. An Altona RSL poppy seller has…
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Ministerial intervention paves way for new social housing
Almost 60 new social housing units will be built in Footscray and Maidstone to house the homeless after the state government used its powers to…














