Sports vouchers to help kids get active
The state government will deliver thousands more $200 vouchers to families to help with the cost of living and allow more kids the opportunity...
Distraught parents make heartfelt plea for return of stolen family memories
The parents of a young girl with a rare genetic condition have issued a heartfelt plea for the return of a stolen hard drive...
Community Shade grants to be implemented in Williamstown community
Community Shade grants are set to help more of the Williamstown community stay safe in the sun this summer.
The sixth round of these grants...
Short film, tough topic
A short film about a couple whose life plunges into turmoil after their daughter goes missing is in the running for a prestigious award.
Newport...
Yarraville paid-parking survey to reach 10,000
One of the largest surveys ever carried out on paid parking is coming to Melbourne’s inner-west.
The survey will be delivered to 10,300 randomly selected...
New suburb for Yarraville
The iconic Bradmill denim factory in Yarraville is set for a stunning return, but not as locals once knew it.
The landscape of Melbourne’s inner-west...
From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
March 29, 1983
Footscray Swim Centre will be closed within 12 months if the...
Catch the critters at night in Eynesbury
School holidays means late nights, and what better way to spend a late night than armed with a torch in the bushland of Eynesbury?
From...
Dog park asbestos discovery sparks anger
Users of a popular West Footscray dog park have been angered by the discovery of volatile asbestos at the site.
Samples of material found at...
Fire tears through Station Hotel kitchen
Firefighters have contained a fire that tore through the kitchen of Footscray’s Station Hotel on Monday, just days after a suspicious blaze destroyed a...
Renewing waste services for Hobsons Bay
Melbourne Water has launched work on a new 720-metre Hobsons Bay main sewer, with works slated to finish in mid-2024.
The works would create a...
Police investigate dual Maribyrnong burglaries
Police are appealing for public assistance following two burglaries at the same business in Maribyrnong.
Investigators believe a male offender entered a medical clinic on...
VicTrack regret on Williamstown North underpass
A leaked state government email has revealed VicTrack’s regret that it did not give Hobsons Bay council enough notice of the closure of the...
Rate rise divides Hobsons Bay council
Hobsons Bay council's draft 2021-22 budget has been narrowly passed by four votes to three, with some councillors expressing concern at an accumulative 3.5...
Man on mobility scooter struck dead in Newport
An 84-year-old Newport man has died after being struck by a car while riding a mobility scooter on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Champion Road in...
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
