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Mum warns of water beads harm

Western suburbs mum Sana Awan wants to warn parents about the danger 'water beads' can cause after her son had to have one surgically...

January tour for NGV

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour series has returned for 2024 and is coming to Maribyrnong for free activities and workshops...

Mixed bag of crime stats

Crime figures across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay were a mixed bag in the 12 months to September, but police are focusing on the positives...

Rate cap squeeze

A peak local council body has slammed the decision to limit rate rises this year, while Maribyrnong council says it's too early to say...

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Musicians welcome Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Rehearsals are held under the directorship of Wayne Bowden every Monday...

Works heat up on tunnel

Commuters in Melbourne's west are set for delays on their commutes are works ramp up as part of the West Gate Tunnel project. The next...

Lunar New Year on its way

Maribyrnong is ready to bring in the Lunar New Year, with a stack of events being held to celebrate. Footscray Asian Business Association (FABA) member...

House auctioned for charity

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. It is the season of giving back...

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...

Bid to save Jack’s Magazine

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. A heritage-listed building in Maribyrnong is under...

Nursery may wither

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. A petition has been created in support...

New years dream melts

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. Jim Boras is known as Mr Softy...

Petition pleads for pool

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. A petition has been created in a...

App developers win award

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. Three young girls with the help of...

Food and fundraising

Star Weekly is looking back at the best stories of last year and this is one of them. Kon Karapanagiotidis has dedicated his life to...

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Bunjaku battles through

Trying to win a world title is hard enough, let alone having to do it with a broken leg. That was the case for...

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