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Waste collection remains unchanged
Hobsons Bay council’s bin collections will continue throughout the festive season as per the usual schedule, including public holidays. Residents are advised to put out…
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Service changes across Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong council is advising residents of a number of changes to service delivery over the festive period. There are no changes to weekly household waste…
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Racing regatta sails into Williamstown
The world’s best young talent in Cadet-class boat racing will be converging in Williamstown for a world-class racing regatta. The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria…
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Extra blood donations needed this festive season
Australia needs more than 1800 people per day to donate blood over the next two weeks to prevent a shortage of blood products needed by…
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Spreading festive joy to the world
The spirit of giving has been alive and well at Williamstown North Primary School recently. The Grade 4 group have raised $755.45 towards World Vision’s…
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Paid parking up the wrong street, Altona residents say
Hobsons Bay council’s decision to approve the introduction of paid parking meters along the Esplanade at Altona Beach has been met with a mixed response…
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Party the year away at Footscray Park
Maribyrnong council will be ringing in 2023 at Footscray Park. For the first time since 2019, the council’s celebrations will be held in-person. Residents are…
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Diving into swimming lessons
Maribyrnong’s young swimming stars are encouraged to enrol early in a summer swimming program at the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC). VICSWIM’s government-subsidised program Summer Kidz…
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Greener gateways at Altona College
A new entrance to Altona College became a little bit greener recently. Altona College principal Julie Krause said the college council funded a new entrance…
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Household wealth continues to decrease
Household wealth fell for the second consecutive quarter, decreasing by 1.9 per cent ($276 billion) in the September quarter of 2022, according to figures released…
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Beware the buzz of aftermarket chargers
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV] is urging community residents, such as those within Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to always use manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers when powering…
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Government unveils firefighting fleet
Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of 50 aircrafts is prepared to respond to any fires, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, that may happen over…
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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 through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago December 21, 1982 The Housing Commission has been slammed by Altona council…
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Ambulance Victoria welcomes new recruits
An additional 631 new starters have joined Ambulance Victoria’s ranks after a recruitment drive by the state government. Premier Daniel Andrews welcomed the final batch…
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