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Greener west on the way
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents living near the West Gate Tunnel project works are encouraged to spruce up their backyard and take advantage of a…
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Art, food, language and music experiences available
Yarraville community members are encouraged to keep warm and reactivate their creative or active sides as part of short courses at the Yarraville Community Centre…
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Vintage treasures up for grabs
Polish theatre designer Tomek Koman’s warehouse in Williamstown North has a bit of everything found within its walls. Following recent successful garage sales, he is…
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Supporting inner west during tunnel works
Festivals, events, community connection and local community groups are set to receive a boost across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, as the next round of grants…
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Gaining new leadership perspectives
Footscray Community Arts Centre [FCAC] co-chief executive Daniel Santangeli is “really excited” to start engaging with other chief executives from Victoria and Tasmania as part…
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Firey fights back fiery questions
Laverton firefighter Dean Smart kept his cool to take home $10,000 during his Millionnaire Hot Seat episode. Mr Smart said he had been watching the…
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Study highlights COVID-19 mental health impacts on sport participation
A new Victoria University study has highlighted the impacts of COVID-19 on community sport participants, with the men surveyed reporting lower mental health when they…
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Strong recommendation for face masks at school
The state government has sent out a recommendation for students to wear face masks while indoors. Sent out on Tuesday, July 16, the Victorian Department…
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Advocating for net zero carbon production
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay councils have joined forces with 22 other Victorian councils to push for more sustainable designs within planning laws. The councils lodged…
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A modern upgrade for centre
South Kingsville community members have welcomed a renewed look at the South Kingsville Community Centre. Supported with a West Gate Neighbourhood Fund grant of close…
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Grieve Parade exit ramp set to close
The Grieve Parade outbound exit ramp from the West Gate Freeway will be closed from 9pm on Friday, July 29 and reopen at 5am on…
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Carbon monoxide warning for outdoor heaters
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV] has issued a warning for those across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to not use outdoor heating appliances to keep their homes…
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Dig deep for warm clothes appeal
Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are encouraged to rummage through their closets and wardrobes to find surplus warm wear to donate it to those in…
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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 July 27, 1982 A study by Footscray Institute of Technology has shown…
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