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Free RAT tests to those with a disability
The state government will provide free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to eligible people with disability to help support the most vulnerable of our community to…
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Kate’s missing slipper
To everyone else, Kate Cole’s shoes are just another expensive pair of sparkly high heels. To Kate, they’re a symbol she endured her most trialling…
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Government backs continuation of Ride2School program
The state government has announced the continuation of the Ride2School program in the hopes to encourage more to get more students in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay…
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Easter recycling warning
Residents in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay might think loading bags and boxes of clothes and toys and leaving them outside their local donation bin a…
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Vinnies want you at rallies for refugee justice
Palm Sunday has long been a day on which communities come together to rally for refugee and asylum seeker justice. This year, St Vincent de…
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Nominate someone for the Victorian Disability Awards
In Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay and across the state, Victorians have been asked to nominate people who make the world a more accessible and inclusive…
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Confident Living for retired seniors
The Victoria Police Westgate Proactive Policing Unit is hosting a free information session for retired seniors in Hobsons Bay. The session will cover a variety…
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Bat Night Cinema
The Australasian Bat Society has been supporting Bat Night events since 2012 to debunk myths associated with bats and educate those on how better conservation…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago April 11, 2012 Burning desire. A day in…
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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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Mental health most important issue in Gellibrand, report finds
Residents in Gellibrand are most concerned about mental health, a new report from the Salvation Army has revealed. The Salvation Army’s National Social Justice Stocktake…
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More support for vulnerable mothers
Pregnant women experiencing homelessness or insecure housing will receive extra support from the state government through safe accommodation plus maternity and parenting services. The government…
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Come and Try footy with Williamstown Seagulls FIDA
Williamstown Seagulls FIDA Football Club are holding a series of ‘Come and Try’ days over the school holidays to give those with an intellectual disability…
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Bringing a slice of Italy to Hobsons Bay
An exciting new film festival is coming to Hobsons Bay, thanks to a collaboration with the Williamstown Italian Social Club and the Sun Theatre. The…
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Yarraville pharmacist loses chance to resume practising due to “dangerous” and “misguided” COVID views
A Yarraville pharmacist has lost the chance to continue practicing pending the outcome of a suspension review, after a tribunal found her behaviour as a…
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