News
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A driven volunteer
Learning to drive is a hard enough experience as it is, let alone not having access to a supervising driver or car. For the last…
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Footy funds generous donation
Two of the AFL’s biggest clubs Richmond and Collingwood, will go head to head in the upcoming AAMI Community Series Match, with all fundraising efforts…
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Student trio are Young Citizens of the Year
Three young high achievers have been named as this year’s Young Citizens of the Year for Hobsons Bay. Friends Ada Goldenberg, Emmaline Soliman and Emily…
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New library book locker installed
Maribyrnong residents can now collect their library items from a new book locker located at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC). Items can be returned to the…
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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…
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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…
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‘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 West…
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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…
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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 New…
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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 it.…
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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…
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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 received…
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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 with…
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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 keep…
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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…
















