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Ready to dive in
Williamstown’s young lifesavers donned their rash guards and swimming caps to officially launch their Nippers and Starfish Nippers program earlier this month. Williamstown Swimming and…
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Six-year-old’s support for ‘hero’ grandad
At six years of age, Altona’s Floyd Dyer has been taking an early stand against prostate cancer, all in support of his grandfather Steve. With…
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Christmas creativity rewarded
Maribyrnong children are encouraged to unleash their creative side to go in the draw to meet Santa Claus himself. As part of Maribyrnong council’s Christmas…
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Sharing the joy of music
Newport author Margaret Dugdale has enjoyed sharing her love for classical music with children through her new book for young readers named ‘Hamish and the…
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Seven vie for election in Footscray
The Footscray electorate has been held by Labor’s Katie Hall since 2018. The electorate takes in Footscray, West Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, Kingsville, Maidstone and Maribyrnong.…
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Eight nominate for Williamstown
The Williamstown electorate has been held by Labor’s Melissa Horne since 2018. The electorate takes in Williamstown, Williamstown North, Newport, Altona, Altona North, Seaholme, Brooklyn,…
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Outstanding services recognised
A Maribyrnong-based occupational therapy service provider has received recognition at the 2022 Disability Service Awards. Held on Wednesday, November 9, the awards acknowledged the industry…
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Faster broadband for the west
Fibre to the premises [FTTP] National Broadband Network [nbn] connections are on the way for a number of residents across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Upgrades…
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Building blocks for sensory play
The Somers Parade Kindergarten community has celebrated a positive result at the end of a year’s worth of work to secure a $200,000 grant via…
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New seat of Laverton hotly contested
The new seat of Laverton will be contested by 10 candidates. The seat takes in Laverton, Brooklyn, Tottenham and Braybrook and was created following the…
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Tradespeople urged to ensure electrical safety in flooded areas
Energy Safe Victoria is advising tradespeople working in flood-affected areas to ensure a licensed electrician makes the property safe before work commences. Under Section 43A…
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Residents urged to be wary of powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV] is urging Victorians in flood-affected areas to be wary around powerlines. ESV is reminding Victorians, such as those in Maribyrnong and…
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Labor commits $10 million to VU paramedicine centre
Victoria University [VU] would host an Australian-first Centre for Paramedicine under a re-elected Labor government. In an announcement on Friday, November 18, Labor announced a…
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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago November 23, 1982 The Environment Protection Authority has warned against fishing or…
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