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Coalition pledges to cut stamp duty on first homes
The Liberals-Nationals government has pledged to help up to 7000 Victorian families, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, buy their first home by cutting…
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Telling history through wallpaper
A look back into architectural history is coming next month, with nationally acclaimed architect and Williamstown resident Phyllis Constance Murphy [née Slater] showcasing a curation…
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Spotswood Kingsville RSL in stalemate battle with council over lease conditions
The Spotswood Kingsville Returned and Services League [RSL] Sub-branch has remained in limbo for more than a year, as lease negotiations with Hobsons Bay council…
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Neighbourhood’s creativity in the limelight
The Footscray Community Arts Centre and The Substation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the best contemporary art the western suburbs has to…
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Making a splash with pool funding pledges
The Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre project has taken another step towards becoming a reality, thanks to a Liberal pledge of $20 million and…
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Recommendation to improve beach safety signage
New research has highlighted how improvements to beach safety signage could prevent drownings in the future. University of Adelaide researcher Dr Masaki Shibata’s study examined…
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Floodwater contamination research partnership announced
The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Natural Hazards Research Australia have announced a joint partnership seeking to better understand…
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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 9, 1982 Youth unemployment in the western suburbs has more than…
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Parents and children advised to be aware of greater risk of exploitation
Victorian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team [JACET] detectives are urging both parents and children to be aware of online safety following an increase in the…
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New conservation program for threatened species
Victoria’s threatened species will have a better chance to thrive through the Nature Fund, a new state government conservation program. Environment and Climate Action Minister…
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Travellers urged to vote early
The Victorian Electoral Commission is encouraging people who will be interstate or overseas on election day, Saturday November 26, to check which voting services are…
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Energy Safe Victoria issues advice after wild weather
Following strong rain and winds leading to power outages across the state, Energy Safe Victoria [ESV] has issued advice regarding fallen powerlines, the safe use…
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Parents and caregivers advised to keep children safe around water
Life Saving Victoria [LSV] and Kidsafe Victoria are joining forces to call on parents and caregivers to keep a close eye on children, as the…
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Second-hand treasures on show
The West Footscray Neighbourhood House [WFNH] will be a hub of bargains and unexpected finds as part of the Garage Sale Trail. WFNH projects co-ordinator…
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