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Locals join global clean-up efforts
A group of global software company BMC Software employees swapped out the CBD’s hustle and bustle for the sea breezes and sandy beaches of Hobsons…
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Reframing cinematic creativity
For 14-year-old Bronte Abernethy, her dreams of acting took a clearer shape whilst collaborating with a number of other Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay young women…
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Healthy eating support for schools
Foodbank Victoria’s Brooklyn distribution warehouse has been busy over the summer break to ensure students across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, received…
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Complimentary creativity
Homages to artistic greats such as Vincent van Gogh and Wassily Kandinsky and depictions of the effects of time on Australian landscapes will be on…
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Council finding cost and spend balance following rate cap
Hobsons Bay council has acknowledged the new rate cap of 3.5 per cent for the 2023-24 financial year. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced the…
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Six fatal drownings spark supervision warning
After six fatal drownings since Christmas Day, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding parents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to watch children around…
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Queensland fruit fly warning
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay gardeners are encouraged to protect their fruits and vegetables from the Queensland fruit fly [QFF] this summer. The wet spring created…
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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago January 11, 1983 Former Footscray mayor and councillor George Cruickshank died on…
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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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Girls just want to have fun when playing sport
Fun is the main reason females play community sport, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, according to new research. Researchers at Victoria University surveyed more…
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More than 150 limbs or digits amputated in workplace incidents
More than 150 body parts were amputated during workplace injuries in 2022, according to WorkSafe. WorkSafe accepted 137 claims for workplace amputation injuries, including at…
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Encouraging young art talent
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay children are encouraged to bring out their creative side as part of the NGV Kids on Tour program. The tour is…
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Greater Western Water refining bills system
Greater Western Water [GWW] is updating its billing systems towards improving the experience of its customers. The changes will include redesigning bills to be easier…
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ESV reminds Victorians to have rooftop solar systems serviced following three fires
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is reminding Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, using solar photovoltaic [PV] systems to have them serviced every two…
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Naval history highlighted
Williamstown’s integral connection to the Royal Australian Navy is now cemented in perpetuity, thanks to a permanent exhibition at Seaworks. Delivered via the State Government’s…
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