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All-women team coach Williamstown club

A group of Williamstown footballers received coaching from an all-female group on Wednesday, July 21. As part of the AFL's second annual Women's Coaching Month,...

Caring celebrations

The Christmas spirit was alive at well at FBA Care's Christmas lunch, with food, smiles and fun in full supply. Held on Friday, December 2...

Tottenham fire site “a danger to life” with history of safety breaches

The western suburbs warehouse where a massive blaze broke out in August had been identified as “a danger to the life” of residents and...

Building disability awareness

A new partnership between the state government, Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and Get Skilled Access will help to better support Victorian students...

New conservation program for threatened species

Victoria’s threatened species will have a better chance to thrive through the Nature Fund, a new state government conservation program. Environment and Climate Action Minister...

My Place

Footscray's Erin Adams runs smell walks across the west. She talks to Jaidyn Kennedy. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do? I’m...

Tale of two cities

A new report has found that Greater Melbourne is a tale of two cities with many residents not benefiting from all the great things...

Guildy verdict over river body parts murder

Three men have been found guilty of the murder of Brendan Bernard, whose severed body parts were found in the Maribyrnong River last year. Con...

Girls the goal for Altona Cricket Club

Cricket season is under way and clubs are on the lookout for new players, particularly women and girls. Among them is the Altona,...

Final McIvor Reserve plan available

Maribyrnong council has released the final proposed McIvor Reserve Master Plan document. The draft plan was adopted by council in November, with a final decision...

Helping hand for business ideas at The Hanger

Small businesses and start-ups in the west have a new place to turn to add some spark to their strategy. Victoria University has launched The...

Long weekend road offence blitz ends

Hobsons Bay Police recorded four speeding offences during a five-day road policing operation over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Known as Operation Furlong, Victoria Police...

Mental health care is a rewarding career

For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every...

Thieves steal children’s memorial plaques in Altona North

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after thieves stole memorial plaques in Altona North sometime between Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March. Investigators...

IN FOCUS: Bayside thrives on change, success

“We’re a pillar of everything an excellent public school should be,” says Principal of Bayside P-12 College.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from everyone at Star Weekly. Our last editions for 2024 have been published and the office is closed until Thursday, January 2. The first...