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Docherty’s doggy donation

Sam Docherty has chosen Mackillop Family Services as a recipient of a large donation. The Carlton co-captain was the winner of the 2023 Jim Stynes...

First First Nations leader for centre against sexual assault

The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) has a new CEO, an important appointment for reasons beyond just the position itself. Annette Vickery is...

‘Soft’ price growth for west Melbourne dwellings

Dwelling prices in the west are increasing slower than anywhere else in Melbourne, according to the latest CoreLogic data. Median dwelling prices in the...

Ross is back

Local comedian Ross Daniels is bringing back his show for another stint, this time at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. “My show ‘Offline’ is back by...

Happy Lunar New Year from the Mayor

This Friday evening I will be welcoming the Year of the Dragon at the Quang Minh Tet Festival, celebrating the joyous occasion of Lunar...

EPA issues two fines in Maribyrnong

A street sweeper employed to remove dust from the street outside of 341- 351 Francis Street, Yarraville did more to relocate it than remove...

Bright light in Braybrook

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. One bright student from Caroline Chisholm Catholic...

Life changing eviction

Matthew Tuck has lived at Bronte Court in Williamstown for eight years, establishing a life and a community. He was therefore devastated when he...

Back to school packs free to pick up

More than 100 back to school stationery packs are sitting at the West Footscray Neighbourhood House waiting to be collected by Maribyrnong parents. Together...

Dog owners plea to follow her lead

A local resident is calling on the Maribyrnong community to keep their dogs on their leashes in the correct areas, in a plea to...

High tea for breast cancer

Breast cancer survivor Liza Cagorski is again hosting a pink high tea to raise money for those suffering from the insidious disease. This March, Ms...

Call to help homeless relocate

Residents in Footscray are calling on Maribyrnong council to relocate and give proper aid to what they say are homeless people living in Footscray...

Clare’s campaign for heart disease

Clare Delaney was only 23 years old when her world was flipped upside down at the tragic and sudden loss of her father Anthony. Anthony...

Preps pile in

Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook welcomed a new generation of preps through their doors on Friday, February 2. Principal Natalie Vulic said the school faculty...

A centennial celebration

To celebrate 100 years, a book has been created on the history of Alton North Cricket Club. Formed in 1923, the club was once called...

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Veloway hits halfway

The elevated cycle path or veloway from Footscray to the city has hit the halfway mark with a long stretch of the path now...