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New Altona pier combining history with modern design
The redevelopment of the Altona Pier has taken one step closer to taking shape, as the state government appoints Victorian company Simpson Construction Company as…
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Yarraville Sounds
Summer is heating up and Yarraville is about to be too! For the next three months a bucket load of family friendly activities will be…
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Elective surgery backlog causes pain
In the four years Brendan Thorneloe has waited to have his hip replaced, he has felt himself slipping away from the world. The 57-year-old Sunbury…
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“Disappointing” theft for conservation group
Community volunteers from the Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek (FOLKC) have allegedly been targeted by a opportunistic thief. FOLKC president Geoffrey Mitchelmore said volunteers were…
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Plea for immediate action to reduce truck pollution
The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) is renewing calls for the state government to take immediate action to reduce truck-related diesel pollution in Melbourne’s western…
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Increasing fuel supply and access
Fuel supplier Mobil is starting refurbishment works of tanks associated with the former Altona refinery, as well as works in constructing a new truck loading…
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Pier-fect party celebrates Midsumma
Seaworks in Williamstown was alive and awash with all colours of the rainbow on Saturday, January 28 as part of the Pier Festival. As part…
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Australian first study into migraines
Monash University is launching an Australian-first study which aims to capture the “burden of migraines” in the community. The pilot study will investigate headaches which…
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Social housing wait-times “completely out of control”
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are in desperate need of social housing with waiting lists longer than the national average. A new…
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Get involved with REDFEB for heart disease awareness
The underdiagnoses and undertreatment of women with heart disease, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will be in the spotlight this REDFEB heart awareness month.…
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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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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago January 25, 1983 The Ministry of Housing will spend $831,000 building 20…
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Families fear cost of back to school supplies
Thousands of students, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, could miss out on essential items for learning as parents struggle to afford school essentials…
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Keeping safe on the water
Boaters and paddlers across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are urged to be aware of the three main tips to stay safe…
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WorkSafe calls for higher level of work safety
WorkSafe Victoria has renewed calls for employers to not ignore well-known safety measures to avoid joining the 123 companies and directors fined for flouting workplace…
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