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Health election battle continues
Student nurses and midwives will receive a $5000 sign-on bonus to enter public health system for two years should Labor be re-elected in November, while…
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Keeping local beaches safe
Victoria Police is placing a target on anti-social or selfish behaviour across Altona, Williamstown and other Melbourne beaches. As part of Operation Summersafe, police officers…
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Pushing for new rail solutions
With the state election only a couple of weeks away, attention is well and truly on the needs of each community. Here in Melbourne’s west,…
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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 November 16, 1982 About 1400 workers in the western suburbs have been…
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Labor promises $4 million mental health training program for tradies
The Labor party has promised to invest $4 million to establish a mental health training program for apprentices of all trades should it retain government…
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Improving mobility with exoskeletons
Researchers at Victoria University’s [VU] Institute for Health and Sport are using motorised mechanical devices called ‘Exoskeletons’ attached to an individual’s body to assist movement…
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Record number of voters enrolled
A record number of voters are set to have their say at the upcoming Victorian state election. Following the close of rolls on Tuesday, November…
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More neighbourhood batteries on the way
A neighbourhood battery will be installed in Maribyrnong if the Labor government is re-elected at the November election. The state government announced it will invest…
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Protecting the state’s waterways
Labor has announced a package of upgrades and works to protect the state’s waterways, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The works would include…
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Creating open pathways for engagement
Maribyrnong council is seeking public input on the best methods to encourage increased community engagement with decision making, as part of the implementation of its…
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Sharing the vision for creating climate justice in the west
Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places is releasing an action plan outlining what needs to happen to allow western organisations to adapt to ongoing…
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Best of the witty west on show
From classic cabaret to musical comedy, Wit Incorporated’s 2023 season launch will have a bit of everything on show. Held on Friday, December 2 at…
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Natural space for Port Phillip Village residents opened
The carefully curated and maintained greenery and flora at Port Phillip Village was on show as part of a garden open day event. Held on…
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Basketball opportunities for all ages and abilities
More opportunities to learn how to dribble and shoot hoops with the cream of the crop of basketball coaching is on offer at 3 Street…
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