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Five arrested for arson attacks
Four men have been charged following a number of arson attacks in the past three weeks, including three in Altona and one in Sunshine. Last…
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Complaints to AFCA top 100,000 a year for first time
Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme has for the first time recorded 100,000 complaints in a calendar year – just ahead of the fifth anniversary of…
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Water quality hit by heavy rains
The widespread rains across the state are going to have a major impact on water quality for recreational swimmers for some days to come, according…
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Ace season of Aus open set to begin
Tennis fans from Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay across the nation and around the world are gearing up for a lively summer at Melbourne Park with the…
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VICSWIM 2024 in full swing
With summer in full swing, residents from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay may find themselves heading into the water more often. While Australia is a water…
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Yachts galore
The F15 National Championships took place at Altona Beach last week. Star Weekly photographers captured the event across two days.
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Secret life of pets
Pet owners across Victoria, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have shared their unique insights and opinions on pet ownership, attitudes, and experiences in…
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CFA supports flood affected communities
More than 200 Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of the year, with some members…
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Summer safety for cyclists and e-scooter users
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is reminding transport users in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to adopt a safety mindset over summer, as Victoria sees…
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Curriculum to help teachers and students learn about vaping harm
Teachers of year 7 to 10 students will now have access to a range of new vaping education resources designed to teach young people about…
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Don’t let cancer in
With UV levels consistently at very high and extreme levels, SunSmart Victoria is ramping up its skin cancer prevention campaign as new data shows melanoma…
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Altona hosts F15 championships
Last week, Altona Beach witnessed the thrilling F15 Skiff National Championships, showcasing top-tier sailing talent. The standout performer was the team aboard “Redback” (Boat No.…
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Altona tobacco store lit again
An Altona Tobacco store has been allegedly torched twice in as many days. Just before 4am on Thursday, it is believed offenders smashed the front…
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Air Playground lifting off
The summer school holidays are well underway, and there is a ton of fun to be had. At Scienceworks in Spotswood, the addition of the…
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