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Maribyrnong council pushes for Medicare funding boost
Maribyrnong council has advocated for more funding for Medicare to allow for continued universal public access to the healthcare system among the rising cost of…
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Hobsons Bay information centre closed on Mondays and Wednesdays
Hobsons Bay council has planned closures of its information centre in Williamstown on Mondays and Wednesday for the next three weeks. Normal operating hours at…
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Council set to honour centenarians
Maribyrnong council has introduced a practice to honour and recognise its centenarians. During its meeting on Tuesday, May 17, councillor Cuc Lam moved a notice…
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Young people set to clear up Year 12 uncertainty
Young people across the Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong areas are encouraged to take part in an evaluation process for a new program targeted at people…
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Pupils step out to school
St Margaret’s Primary School pupils walked the walk to promote ongoing healthy behaviour on Friday, May 20, with pupils taking part in the annual Walk…
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Council set to help young people get job ready
Hobsons Bay young people are encouraged to learn how to prepare themselves to enter the workforce, as part of job readiness workshops. Arrive and Thrive…
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Labor MP retains Gellibrand seat as part of Albanese government victory
Gellibrand Labor MP Tim Watts has retained his seat as part of a Labor victory which has seen a 3.85 per cent swing against the…
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Police arrest 44-year-old man following alleged vehicle damage
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man after he allegedly caused significant damage to more than 30 vehicles in the Williamstown area. According to an Eyewatch…
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Learning for Earning back to the west
The west’s Learning for Earning Festival is back and will provide jobseekers with skills to help with employability. The free event will run from May…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago May 30, 2012 Unsolved mystery. Living with multiple…
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Pet Census for owners in Victoria
The state government is backing the state’s first ever Pet Census to ensure pet owners across the state, including Maribyrnong and JHobsons Baby, have the…
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Call out for new apprentices
Western Melbourne tradespeople apprentices are encouraged to take advantage of a push to deliver 300 new building and construction sector apprenticeship for the Big Build…
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Government boost to Red Shield Appeal
The state government has announced a $150,000 contribution to boost the Salvation Army’s 2022 Red Shield Appeal. On Friday May 20, disability, ageing and carers…
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Community Calender
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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Making it easier for kids to get the flu shot
The state government is helping families in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay stay safe this winter by making it easier for kids to get their annual…
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