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Healthy relationships bill passed in YMCA Youth Parliament

A bill passed in Victoria’s Youth Parliament this week calls for compulsory sexual education that deals with emotional aspects of relationships, in addition to...

Rostered On reveals trials and tribulations of retail

Do you work here? The trials and tribulations of working in retail are being aired for the world to see in a new web comedy...

Celebrate caring superheroes

Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) are inviting all Australians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to thank aged care staff ahead...

My Place: John McMahon

John McMahon is doing everything he can to keep the inner-west’s very own sport of trugo alive in Yarraville, his home of more than...

Williamstown assault: Public help sought to nab offenders

Police have released images of two men and two women they want to speak to after two men were assaulted outside a Williamstown restaurant...

Fund windfall follows successful community pitch

Inner west community groups are celebrating a funding windfall thanks to the annual Seddon Community Bank “Community Pitch”. A funding pool of $28,450 donated by...

Altona trains stop for five hours as RRL opens

The opening of the Regional Rail Link coincided with a nightmare day for Altona loop passengers, crushing hopes it would make their commuting life...

Sexual assault reports on the rise

Sexual offences reported to police in Hobsons Bay almost doubled in a year, mainly because victims are more confident in coming forward. Data from the...

Residents stand strong

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. “I am not leaving my home and...

Brew crew celebrates

  The duo behind Australia’s first beer brewing company owned and operated by women is inviting residents to raise a glass to five years in...

Councillor Marsden calls it a day

Hobsons Bay councillor Jonathon Marsden has announced he won't be seeking re-election at October's council election. Cr Marsden, who has served on council for eight...

Seddon man dies after CBD assault

A Seddon man who died in hospital following an assault in the Melbourne CBD last week, has been remembered as vibrant and courageous and...

90 years of Newport anglers

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. The Newport Anglers Club is celebrating 90...

Man arrested for pointing laser at police helicopter

Two crew members sustained injuries to their eyes when a laser was shone at the police helicopter above Footscray early on Sunday morning. The helicopter...

South Yarra man charged with Footscray girl’s murder

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested and charged a South Yarra man over the death of a two-year-old girl in Footscray in 2005.  Police have charged...

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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...

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