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Eid celebration at Maidstone Community Centre
The Maidstone Community Centre will be holding an Eid celebration to mark the end of Ramadan this week. The event will take place on Wednesday…
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Spotswood Festival cancelled due to permit debacle
The inaugural Spotswood Festival was cancelled at the weekend, less than 24 hours before it was meant to start. The festival was planned for Saturday,…
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Spotswood Festival goes ahead with a bang
Despite the Spotswood Festival not going ahead as originally planned, locals still came out to support local businesses and musical acts in what turned out…
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Health care accessibility urgently needs improvement
In recent conversations with local health services, it has become increasingly apparent to me that many Maribyrnong residents are not accessing the health care they…
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Calling all women in business
Maribyrnong Council are hosting two events on May 10 for women in business who would like some extra tips and tricks on how to best…
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Ambulance Victoria celebrates 60 years
Air Ambulance Victoria will celebrate 60 years of pre-hospital care today. The AAV wing of Ambulance Victoria (AV) originated in 1962 and included one rotary…
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New secondary school certificate
New senior secondary school certificates will combine the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) from next year, the…
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Push for more women in local government
The state government is encouraging Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay women with a desire to serve their community to join a new program pushing for more…
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EPA tracks mask litter
Victorians, including those living in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, have been asked to be the eyes and ears of a scientific program created to rid…
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Students celebrate end of outdoor education program
A group of students from Melbourne’s west have celebrated the end of a 10-day outdoor education program, which saw them develop their life skills and…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago May 2, 2012 Justice for all. Lawyers putting…
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Energy Safe Victoria urges machine operators to be safe
Alarming statistics regarding powerline-related incidents have prompted Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to again call for machinery operators across the country, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay,…
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Check your blood pressure
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are being urged to get a blood pressure check at their local pharmacy next month to help…
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Lifeguard update training courses
Life Saving Victoria are holding a number of pool lifeguard update training courses at across Melbourne, including Maribyrnong. Spots are limited, so those interested are…
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Cutting home and business energy bills
The state government is helping Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, save hundreds of dollars each year on their energy bills. Eligibility Victoria’s…
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