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Footscray man arrested following alleged assault
Victoria Police have arrested a 24-year-old Footscray man following an alleged assault in Carlton on Monday, August 22. A Victoria Police spokesperson said police also…
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Sharing the joy of reading
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong readers of all ages have been dreaming with their eyes open as part of the 2022 Children’s Book Council of Australia…
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Five-year book journey coming to an end
Altona Meadows resident Olivia Marchioni is realising her dream of writing and releasing a book. Telling the story of a fussy child who refuses to…
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Improving dangerous intersections in West Footscray
Fraser MP Daniel Mulino has welcomed more than $500,000 in funding towards upgrades at two key West Footscray intersections. Through its Black Spot program, the…
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Alleged body snatcher dies
An alleged grave robber accused of stealing heads from human corpses has died, police say. Tristan Hearne, 41, was due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates…
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Green bowlers learning the ropes
One of Australia’s future lawn bowls stars could be found within the Altona Sports Club Junior Lawn Bowls Academy team. The club has been offering…
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Better help for Victorians trying to start a family
The state government is delivering a number of assisted reproductive treatment [ART] reforms to help Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to start…
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Kia Niro is packed with power
Kia Niro is a small SUV that’s available in two efficient FWD electrified powertrains, the Hybrid Electric (HEV) and full Electric (EV). The previous Plug-In…
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Snapshots of Hobsons Bay available
I love data visualisation and the insights it can bring and so I am proud that council has just launched 10 dashboards for the community…
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Community Calendar
Book Launch and Poetry Reading West Footscray poet and writer Ted Logan will be launching his book of poetry ‘Poetry Potpourri 4’ on Friday, August…
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. August 24, 1982 Footscray councillors will receive $1500 for “out of pocket expenses during the…
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Safer housing for queer communities
The state government is supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer [LGBTIQ+[ people in Victoria who are at risk of homelessness…
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Savings for young drivers
New drivers in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are set to save when going for their learner and provisional licences. Licence fees have been reduced under…
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Wise ideas from young population
Hobsons Bay council is urging locals between the ages of 10 and 25 to have their say on their hopes and dreams for Hobsons Bay’s…
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New partnership boosting autism support
Victoria University and Autism Spectrum Australia [Aspect] have joined together to aim at increasing the workforce of those who support those on the autism spectrum.…
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