Athletes from Hobsons Bay find success at the Australian Lifesaving Championships
Athletes from Altona Life Saving Club and Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club have returned home with pride after successfully representing Hobsons Bay at the...
Finnish begin community sauna campaign
The Finnish Society of Melbourne has applied to Federal Gellibrand MP Tim Watts for a grant to help build a community sauna at Altona’s...
A century of living well
Altona North’s Nellie McGrath today celebrates her 100th birthday.
Nellie was born in Ireland before migrating to Australia with her husband, Myles, and their two...
Coaxing out creative talents
Altona residents with a creative streak or those wanting to foster their interest in art are encouraged to attend a new program at Louis...
At age 106, Altona Meadows Millie Andrew gets COVID-19 vaccine
Did you miss this story? Here’s your chance to read (or reread) on one of our favourite stories from 2021!
At age 106, Altona Meadows...
Metro grants up for grabs
Non-for-profit organisations in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay have the chance to apply for another round of grants being offered by Metro Trains.
Metro’s Moving Melbourne...
Free skin checks in Altona
The Lions Club of Altona, Altona City Rotary and Bunnings Altona will be joining forces to host a skin check van which will provide...
Salvos Christmas Appeal aims to raise $23 million
Research from The Salvation Army has shown 82 per cent of households with children are worried about affording presents for their children this Christmas...
Fallen warrior up and running
It has been a long road back for Williamstown’s Lance Bombardier, Brendan Dover, who six years ago lost part of his left leg and...
Cr Hemphill suspended
This story was originally published in September 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Former Hobsons Bay mayor...
From wreck to top rod
Altona’s David King will exhibit his rare Ford T-bucket drag car during the Australia Day weekend.
The car is thought to be one of the...
Altona City Soccer Club gets nod for fireworks
Altona City Soccer Club has won its battle to have a fireworks display to close its 50th anniversary celebrations after Hobsons Bay council had...
Greens eye Hobsons Bay council election
The Greens candidate for Gellibrand in the recent federal election will stand in Strand ward in the upcoming Hobsons Bay council poll.
Williamstown resident Jonathon...
Seek out arts and culture in Moorabool
Moorabool's musicians, artists and wordsmiths are out of hiding, and it’s time for everyone to seek them out as they gear up to perform...
January 26, ‘Who is for?’
Yarraville’s Ian Hamm was separated from his Aboriginal family when he was three weeks old.
The chair of both the Koorie Heritage Trust and Connecting...
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WFNL names interleague coaches
The Western Football Netball League has named its interleague coaches for its clashes with the Southern Football Netball League in May.
The league will play...
