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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago August 31, 1982 Ian (Bluey) Hampshire wants to continue as coach of…
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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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Improving access to mental health support
One of my passions as a councillor, and now mayor, is to advocate for better access to mental health and wellbeing support for young people…
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New plan for future jobs in Victoria
The state government will help job training and skills facilities to collaborate, in order to assist Victorians, including those in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, to…
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Hospital upgrades across Victoria
The latest medical equipment will be rolled out in 38 health services across Victoria, to ensure patients, including those in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, receive…
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Increasing solar rebate eligibility
The state government is set to broaden the eligibility for new homes under construction, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to access the solar…
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Women learning council leadership skills
A number of women aiming to take on leadership roles have begun their journey towards securing a role as a councillor or mayor in 2024…
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Free respiratory care for kids
The state government has announced more free primary care options for children and families, including those in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, in order to ease…
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Mental health support for small business workers
The Victorian government has launched a new program to support small businesses, such as those in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, to create safe and mentally…
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New online tool seeks to save time
A new online platform to help quicken the process for approvals and assessments in Victorian childhood services has been launched by the state government. Regulatory…
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Seminar seeks to inspire women
About 100 secondary school students from Melbourne’s west attended the Wyndham Tech School to hear from female role models about navigating a career in science,…
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State government receives funding to help reduce family violence
To minimise family and sexual violence, the state government is set to receive $47.2 million from the federal government. The funding will be delivered in…
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Supporting mental health in small business
Footscray boxing gym Mischa’s Boxing Central is taking precautions to prevent mental health issues impacting its workforce through the state government’s Workwell Toolkit for Small…
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Greens candidate puts her hat in the ring for Western Metro
Maribyrnong councillor Bernadette Thomas has launched her campaign as the Greens candidate for a seat in the Western Metropolitan region. Living in the inner west…
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Shifting nature strip scope
Maribyrnong council has started the process in reviewing its Naturestrip Landscape Policy and Guidelines to consider the wishes of individual property owners and the broader…
















