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Grand opening for new-look civic centre
Incorporating natural environment and echoes of Hobsons Bay’s architectural history, Hobsons Bay council has opened its new-look civic centre in Altona. Opened on Thursday, September…
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Extra protection for heritage trains on track
A trio of Newport-based tourist and heritage rail groups have received more than $130,000 in state government funding towards their work to protect the state’s…
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Flood of support
The West Footscray Football Club and the Druids Cricket Club have called for Maribyrnong council to clarify when upgrade works outlined in the master plan…
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Grazing the day away
Spotswood’s Grazeland will be a hive of fun and food for young people this weekend. Hobsons Bay Youth Services and Westside FReeZA are hosting a…
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Pokie machine pain on the rise
Daily gambling expenditure across Maribyrnong electronic gaming machines [EGMs] increased by 13.75 per cent in July compared to losses experienced during June. According to Victorian…
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All hands on deck for extravaganza
Williamstown High School students Joshua Nielsen and James Priday are among the thousands of students making final preparations for this weekend’s State Schools Spectacular event.…
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Call for councils to change gear on bike safety
West Melbourne cycling advocacy group BikeWest has been busy collecting data on near misses experienced by cyclists around Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay roads within the…
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Supporting artistic recovery
Maribyrnong residents are encouraged to dig deep in their cupboards for art supplies to support an art therapy donation drive supporting women and children who…
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Bucking against aging truck fleet pollution in urban areas
Diesel trucks older than 19 years should be banned from Melbourne roads by 2025 to slash exhaust pipe pollutants entering the city’s air via the…
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Safety warning for surfers
Surfers, paddlers, and other aquatic board and craft riders are being urged to prioritise their safety around water following new research from Life Saving Victoria…
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Closing gender pay gap prioritised
The state government has released a new educational resource to help small and medium-sized businesses better understand how they can act to close the gender…
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Keeping active in the community
Sometimes, we all need a little bit of extra motivation to get out and get active, and return to being the social creatures we were…
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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 7, 1982 A former ‘local boy’ has won pre-selection for the…
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Drink driving warnings ahead of AFL finals
Victoria Police have released a fresh warning to young drivers thinking about getting behind the wheels with a few drinks under their belt to think…
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