News
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United in green and black
Soccer fans from across the western suburbs and Geelong were dreaming of green and black last week in the lead up to the club’s inaugural…
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North west metro region sergeant charged
A sergeant from north west metro region has been charged following an internal Victoria Police investigation. The 51-year-old male officer has been charged with two…
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Out and about
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski has been exploring Hobsons Bay. He captured these photos of people enjoying the crisp autumn weather in Williamstown and Altona…
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Inspiring a love of books
Families across the west made their way to the library on Wednesday, May 25 to mark National Simultaneous Story Time. The event, which is in…
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Call out for kids coats ahead of winter
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents with pre-loved clothing are being encouraged to donate to the Coats4Kids campaign. Teaming up with fellow not-for-profit organisation Off Your…
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Lifesavers named in state team
Three Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong pool lifesavers will be part of the Victorian state team in the upcoming Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships. Altona Life Saving…
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Workshop highlighting business buddies
Hobsons Bay small business owners are encouraged to find strength in partnership as part of an upcoming networking workshop. Newport local and small business marketing…
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Gift of the gab on show
Mount St Joseph Girls’ College’s Erin Godfrey and Footscray High School’s Stanley Webb have advanced onto the finals of the Wynspeak public speaking competition, which…
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Braybrook man charged following alleged robbery
Police have charged a 20-year-old Braybrook man and four other men with an array of charges following an alleged robbery in Southbank on Tuesday, May…
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Call out for greener visions for film tickets
Maribyrnong community members are encouraged to dream of a greener vision for the area, as part of a competition for one of 40 available double…
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Williamstown Primary celebrates its long and varied history for Education Week
‘Once a Willy kid, always a Willy kid’ has been the catch cry for Williamstown Primary School students for a number of years. The school…
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Land prices continue to rise
Lot prices have continued to rise and median land sizes reached new lows in the Footscray and Laverton areas, a recent report has revealed. Compiled…
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Lower COVID-19 booster doses on trial
Victorians from across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot are encouraged to take part in an upcoming…
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Williamstown life savers victorious in boat rescue premiership round
A group of Williamstown life savers have put their skills on an inflatable rescue boat [IRB] to the test in a competitive setting and have…
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My Place: Dr Thu Mai
Dr Thu Mai has lived in the western suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years after her family came to Australia as refugees in…
















