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Average waiting times remain over recommendations in Hobsons Bay
Ambulance average response times in Hobsons Bay have remained above the recommended time, according to new Ambulance Victoria [AV] data for the July to September…
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Aquatic centre push receives $20 million boon
The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged $20 million towards the construction of the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre, if they win the upcoming state election…
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Creating pathways to encourage local artistic skills
Altona’s G.H. Ransom Reserve has welcomed a splash of colour thanks to the installation of a temporary public artwork from Venezuela-born artist Carlos Almenar Diaz.…
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Western Lawn visitors advised to stay careful
Footscray residents keen to enjoy the Melbourne Cup public holiday today (Tuesday, November 1) at Footscray Park are urged to avoid any areas which may…
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Coalition pledges $6 million cash splash to save Laverton pool
The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has stepped in to save the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre from being decomissioned, pledging $6 million towards preserving the site, if…
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State election funding battle across west’s roads
Melbourne’s west’s roads has become a key battleground in the final month leading up to the state election, with the Coalition pledging $146 million towards…
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Labor offers further support for Vietnamese museum
Labor has committed $2.3 million towards the construction of the Vietnamese Museum Australia in Footscray. Announced on Friday, October 28, the support would build on…
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Second bush kinder to teach kids about nature
Parents with kindergarten-age children who want them to learn about nature are being encouraged to enrol them in Maribyrnong’s second bush kinder set to start…
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Boy saved from drowning in flooded drain
Quick thinking from an off-duty State Emergency Victoria [SES] member, Williamstown Police and passers-by saved an 11-year-old boy from drowning, after he became trapped in…
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Get your parcels in the post
With only two months until the big day, Australia Post is encouraging people to get cracking on Christmas shopping, announcing the all-important last sending dates…
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Messing about for fun
Messy was the word of the day at a special Children’s Week event at the Maidstone Child and Family Centre. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni…
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Men’s Shed broadening towards women and diverse participation
I’m happy to report council has been working with the Braybrook Men’s Shed to support more inclusive membership providing a more diverse audience with access…
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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 at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago November 2, 1982 The State ALP Government is committed to putting the…
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Remember: update voting enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission [VEC] is reminding voters to update their enrolment details by 8pm on Tuesday, November 8 ahead of the state election on…
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