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Braybrook man charged after allegedly ramming three police cars
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a 25 year-old Braybrook man with a string of offences after he allegedly rammed three police vehicles with an…
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Red Cross volunteers helps connect people in crisis
When tragedy occurs, people absorbing the events through their television screens often have an instinctual desire to help, and perhaps a frustration at their inability…
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Apology to Dean Hurlston
The Star Weekly recently published material relating to the proposed Hobsons Bay council’s plans regarding sister city visits to Japan and two Australian councils. It…
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Brooklyn recycling business tipped to get funding boost
Two merged scrap metal recycling companies in Laverton North and Brooklyn will be able to expand, creating more green jobs following a state government funding…
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Man dies in Maidstone house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Maidstone during the early hours of Tuesday, October 4. A Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said FRV…
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Safer crossing coming for Altona Meadows pedestrians
A safer crossing for Altona Meadows residents will soon arrive for those crossing Point Cook Road at Central Avenue. The state and federal governments will…
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Spotswood dog owners advised to stay clear of cricket pitch
The Spotswood Cricket Club have advised dog owners to stay clear of the wicket table on oval 1 at Donald McLean Reserve. Club secretary Leonard…
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Reconnecting with community fun
The West Footscray community made the most of the sun last Friday, September 30, with the West Footscray Neighbourhood House [WFNH] hosting the last of…
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Man charged with string of offences in Laverton
Victoria Police have arrested and charged a man with a string of offences after police alleged the man was driving 120 kilometres/hr above the speed…
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Cost of living pressures continue to keep gambling losses high
Daily gambling expenditure across Hobsons Bay electronic gaming machines [EGMs] increased by 1.88 per cent in August compared to losses experienced during July. According to…
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Acclaimed Newport author eyes major award
Acclaimed Newport children’s author Claire Saxby said her latest book about an Irish girl in colonial Melbourne is a story relevant to today’s youth. “I…
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Improving Victorian boating
The state government is improving recreational boating experiences through a $42 million package to upgrade boating infrastructure across the state, including ramps, car parks, pontoons…
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From the Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago October 5, 1982 Footscray’s city engineer, Noel Edgar, and city electrical engineer,…
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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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Streetscape works nearing completion
Altona Beach is a great spot for families to enjoy the warmer months, but there has been great potential for the surrounding space to be…
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