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VCAT grants permission to build near major hazard facility
The state's planning tribunal has approved a subdivision near two major hazard facilities (MHFs) known as the Newport Fuel Terminals.
Hobsons Bay council had refused...
Bill Hunter recalls family’s football history
It’s footy finals time again and supporters are looking forward with excitement and hope while looking back at past glories.
'History is written by the...
Cannabis gets the green light
Maribyrnong council has unanimously voted to become the first Australian council to grow medicinal cannabis to reduce household rates.
Mayor Michael Clarke told last week's council meeting that...
Bulldogs fans are ready to growl
Western Bulldogs fans have been painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final clash against Melbourne.
Doggies ready to roar
Western Bulldogs supporters are painting the town red, white and blue ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final clash against Melbourne Football Club.
Fans are hoping...
Sue’s Seat
The first anniversary of the death of Williamstown lacrosse legend Sue ‘Melli’ Sofarnos has been marked with a memorial seat dedicated to her.
The Australian...
My Place: Kat Clay
Newport writer and photographer Kat Clay speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
Could you please tell me a bit about yourself and your connection to Hobsons Bay?
I've...
‘Be kind to each other’
The last few weeks have been particularly tough for our Hobsons Bay community. Newport and Altona North have been hit hard by a COVID-19...
Littlefoot rescues Ollie’s
Out of the ashes, a tale of camaraderie has emerged.
Shortly after Ollie’s Deli sandwich shop opened in Footscray, a fire broke out at its premises.
Footscray Traders...
AusMumpreneur Award winner
Maribyrnong's Arpana Patel is one mother of an entrepreneur.
She has been named AusMumpreneur Award winner for founding AveSol Accounting Services.
The awards were held at...
5km photo comp
Young shutterbugs are being invited to photograph natural wonders in a five kilometre radius of Altona.
Local photographer Ruth Schwarzenholz has started a competition for...
Hobsons Bay mobile vendors policy deferred
Hobsons Bay council has deferred its draft mobile vendors policy to its first meeting of 2022.
As reported by Star Weekly, Albert Cerminara, who runs...
Maribyrnong council borrows $10m for Footscray Town Hall
Maribyrnong council will borrow $10 million to redevelop Footscray Town Hall.
As reported by Star Weekly in February, the hall will undergo a redevelopment costing...
Jab campaign launched
Maribyrnong council has launched a campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Maribyrnong has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Melbourne.
Australian Department...
My Place: Emma Osborne
Footscray's Emma Osborne writes horror and fantasy fiction. They speak with Goya Dmytryshchak.
Could you please tell me about your connection to the city of...
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Nominations open for Victorian Sport Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards.
Presented by the state government and Vicsport, the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) aim to acknowledge...
