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Maribyrnong outdoor dining program extended
Maribyrnong councils outdoor dining program will be extended until November this year to allow for community consultation for a permanent Outdoor Dining Policy. There are…
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Electric buses roll out in the west
The first two Kinetic electric buses will go into service over the next few weeks across the western suburbs, with the first route available taking…
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Maribyrnong mayor named as one of the members on the 2022 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel
The new 2022 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel has been named, featuring a mayor from Melbourne’s west. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane made the announcement…
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Increasing trees in the west
Thousands of new trees will be planted across the west by November thanks to a program funded by the state government to help tackle climate…
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Breaking down the election for residents in the west
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents will be voting in the seats of Gellibrand and Fraser at the May 21 federal election, but who exactly will…
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Free solar training for Victorians
Free training in solar installations will be available through the state government’s Free TAFE initiative to meet renewable energy demands in Victoria. The ‘Working Safely…
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Lest we forget
Thousands of people gathered around Williamstown’s Cenotaph this morning as part of Anzac Day commemorations organised by the Newport RSL Sub-Branch. About 2,500 people from…
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Household spending on the rise
Household spending across Australia, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, has increased by 7.7 per cent in February 2022, compared with the same time last…
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Victorian kids at risk
Alarming statistics released by Kidsafe found that nine out of ten Victorian children, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are not safe in the…
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New program helping over 50s get back into workforce
Senior residents in Melbourne’s north-west, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will have access to a new training program designed to support residents find employment pathways.…
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Community connection is key
Note from Hobsons Bay council: The column which was published on April 21 was not authored by councillor Matt Tyler and did not reflect his…
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Free flu shots for children at Footscray Town Hall
Maribyrnong council are offering free flu shots for children younger than four years and nine months, as well as for anyone who meets the National…
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Vaccine milestone
Over a year has passed since Australia introduced its vaccination program and Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, are still coming forward to get…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago April 20,1982 Children’s Services Development Officer for the…
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Hidden Histories in Hobsons Bay
As part of the Better Places imitative Hobsons Bay council has launched a new project called Hidden Histories, will will run during Heritage Hobsons Bay…
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