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Workload compounds teacher shortages
The Australian Education Union [AEU] Victorian branch has released a survey of its public schools which has revealed more than 80 per cent of all…
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Boon for Vietnamese bilingual skills
Western Melbourne advocacy group ViệtSpeak has celebrated receiving part of a Australian Research Council [ARC] Linkage Project grant towards launching a three-year Vietnamese-English bilingual program…
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Providing a helping hand for Beatrice
Altona North’s Beatrice is always smiling, with her mother Eleanor saying she is the happiest two-and-a-half year old you will ever meet. However, she has…
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Kicking goals in blood challenge
Western Bulldogs Community Foundation staff members are rolling up their sleeves to donate much-needed blood. As part of the AFL Blood Challenge, Australian Red Cross…
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Silent auction open
The Wembley Primary School community are uniting to support the family of Michael Johnston. The school is hosting a silent auction in memory of the…
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Uncovering truths and narratives
Footscray playwright Laura Lethlean is returning to the Melbourne Fringe Festival after a nine-year gap. Her new work ‘Pillow Fight’ will be featured in this…
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German fun coming to Williamstown
The spirit of Munich will be arriving in Williamstown next month, with Oktoberwest returning after a two-year hiatus. Seaworks will welcome more than 4000 people…
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Paid internships up for grabs
Young people in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds interested in launching their careers are encouraged to apply for a new…
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Additional support for international students
A new state government plan to support international students returning to Victoria was unveiled this week. Victoria’s International Education Recovery Plan 2025 outlined the state…
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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 September 14, 1982 An era of rapid progress for the western suburbs…
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Planning ahead for Seddon’s progress
The City of Maribyrnong is blessed with several historical gems and Seddon is one of the best. With population growth – and a rapidly changing…
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Chance to design pride tram
Yarra Trams is inviting the public, including those who live in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to submit designs for the tram wrap to feature on…
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Literacy and numeracy put to the test
Schools across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong put the literacy and numeracy skills of its senior secondary students on Wednesday, September 7 as part of the…
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Support available for sport equipment and uniforms
Australian community sporting clubs, including those within Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are encouraged to apply for latest round of the Australian Sports Foundation’s [ASF] Active…
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