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Family violence funding needs reform
The western suburbs’ family violence sector is in urgent need of funding reform, experts have warned. Heightened pressure on leading prevention and response services has…
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Man charged over West Footscray kidnapping
Police charged a man after an alleged kidnapping in West Footscray earlier this month. The man was charged on Thursday, March 24 after police were…
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Police seek public assistance following an explicit sexual act on a Werribee line train
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man performed an explicit sexual act on a train at Williamstown Railway Station last month. Police have…
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Free tourism and hospitality training at VU
Victoria University Polytechnic will be offering free hospitality and tourism courses for workers interested in getting involved in the recovering industries. Both the hospitality and…
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Sewing for a good cause
An Altona based quilting group has been recognised at the 2021 Volunteering Awards, receiving runner up for their outstanding community work during the pandemic. The…
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Cherry lake polluter named
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) have named the business responsible for the Cherry Lake pollution incident. Melbourne Transport & Warehousing in Laverton North contaminated the…
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Man charged over grave robbery incidents in Footscray
A 40-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into the disturbance of two graves in Footscray in late January. Police executed a warrant in…
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Councillor Column – Mayor Peter Hemphill
Hobsons Bay is rich in cultural heritage with more than 25 state-listed heritage buildings and many fascinating stories to tell. The Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival,…
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Strengthening the relationship between First Nations people and local councils
The Victorian government has released a new guide for Victorian councils, like Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to use when engaging with Aboriginal communities. This week,…
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More purifiers headed to Victorian schools
The Victorian government is doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay safe from COVID-19…
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Government announces expansion to bike safety education program
The Victorian government have redeveloped their bike safety education program to reach more kids across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. The program,…
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Market day today!
The Makers & Shakers Market at Seaworks is on today. Come along to visit the 100 handmade stalls which include homewares, sustainable fashion, food and…
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From the archives…
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. March 30, 1982 Footscray Football Club president, Dr Tony Capes is…
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Man arrested over grave robbery incident in Footscray
Police have arrested a man following the disturbance of two grave sites in Footscray in late January. A 40-year-old Spotswood man has been arrested today…
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Community Calendar
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