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COVID freedoms leads to crime rise in Hobsons Bay
Increased movement due to the community re-emerging from COVID lockdowns has led to an slight increase in criminal offences recorded across Hobsons Bay in the…
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No dice for gambling harm in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong council has put forward a plan to tackle gambling harm experienced throughout the area. At its meeting on Tuesday, June 14, the council moved…
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Karaoke star singing to win
Maidstone’s Harlem Calleja will be representing Australia with his singing skills on a global stage. He is preparing his voice to compete against a number…
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Old growth inspires new learning opportunities
Footscray children now have a new state-of-the-art childcare centre complete with interactive play spaces and outdoor gardens. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran, Footscray MP Katie Hall…
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Un’brr’lievably warm start to winter at Zoo
Interesting new thermal imagery has revealed the clever ways that the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo are keeping warm and cosy during Melbourne’s chilly…
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Nominations are now open Australian of the Year
It’s time to have your say in who will be the next Australian of the Year. Public nominations for the 2023 Australian of the Year…
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago June 22, 1982 Fiery North Ward counillor Bert Heatley retired from Footscray…
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Continue to shop local during winter
Winter is traditionally a quieter period for many of our traders in Altona and Seaholme, which makes it the perfect time to undertake essential road…
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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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State government to expand Best Start, Best Life program
The state government will be expanding the Best Start, Best Life program with three new initiatives to help support parents across Victoria, like those in…
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Raising awareness and support for homelessness
Newport’s Anthony Clack will be one of hundreds of CEOs, business owners and community and government leaders taking part in the upcoming CEO Sleepout event.…
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Household spending continues to increase
Household spending, including for those living in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, rose 7.6 per cent in April 2022 compared to the same time last year,…
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Visitors to the snow urged to stay safe
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay intending to visit to the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks are encouraged to be prepared and stay safe…
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Appeal to combat violence against women
White Ribbon Australia has put the call out for Australians to put the end to violence against women. As part of their Tax Appeal campaign,…
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Local life savers make a splash in championships
Altona and Williamstown life savers have come home with a variety of medals from the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Sydney. Held over the Queen’s…
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