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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago March 8, 1983 Royal Australian Air Force personnel are being paid up…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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A day for reflection
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a day to celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women. As a proud woman, and…
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RACV launches road survey
RACV is asking motorists across the state, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, how roads across the state can be made safer through…
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Free movie nights in Maribyrnong
To celebrate Parks Week (March 4 to 11), Maribyrnong council is hosting two free family movie nights at Yarraville Oval and Skinner Reserve. Yarraville Cricket…
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Halved registration fees coming for trade apprentices
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay apprentices who travel across the border for work purposes will soon be able to apply for a 50 per cent discount…
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Saving power and busting bills
Victorians across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will soon be able to access additional financial in the form of a new round of the Power Saving…
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Pedal power
Hobsons Bay locals and vistors now have a new way to traverse the region easier and quicker, in the form of a new e-bike service.…
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New lease of life for former West Footscray wool store
A Maribyrnong councillor has drawn parallels between a multi-million redevelopment approved in West Footscray and the redevelopment of London’s Isle of Dogs east end peninsula.…
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Hub designs revealed
Maribyrnong council has released the new designs for the new Civic Precinct and Community Hub project in Footscray. The designs included a new park, to…
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Pier progress underway
A new look for Williamstown’s Gem Pier is on the way, with works now underway. With a $1 million investment from the state government, the…
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Parliamentary flood inquiry passed
The Liberals and Nationals have launched a state-wide parliamentary inquiry into last October’s widespread flood events, including the circumstances of the Maribyrnong River flood event.…
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Getting South Sudanese community job-ready
Braybrook-based South Sudanese community body SUDD Foundation has launched a new education, training and jobs placement program for South Sudanese individuals throughout Melbourne’s western suburbs.…
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Date set for McIvor Reserve decision
Maribyrnong council has set the date for a decision on the future of Yarraville’s McIvor Reserve. The council has scheduled a special council meeting on…
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Homeless tales on silver screen
The Western Homelessness Network (WHN) is shining a light on the prevalence of homelessness and affordability issues among women older than 50 as part of…
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