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Maribyrnong council takes next step in medicinal cannabis initiative
Following community feedback, Maribyrnong council has decided to take the next step in its medicinal cannabis endeavor. The community engagement process began in September last…
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More kindergartens in Hobsons Bay thanks to new funding from state government
The state government will partner with Hobsons Bay council to provide families in the area with more kindergarten options. The announcement was made by Early…
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Celebrating diversity and inclusion at Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport celebrated diversity and inclusion this week as a part of Harmony Day 2022. On Monday 21, students featured in…
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Cherry lake incident info session
The EPA will be holding a community session on the pollution incident at Cherry lake. The session will be on tomorrow night from 6:30pm and…
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Rental stress is rife in the west
Kate De Marco is a Seaholme resident, a single mum and Hobsons Bay’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. She was awarded the latter for her…
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Crime decreases in Maribyrnong
The number of criminal incidents recorded in Maribyrnong have decreased over the past year, recent data from the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed. To the…
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Talented young Braybrook College student awarded prestigious scholarship
A Braybrook College graduate has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to Melbourne University designed to help students succeed during their higher education studies. Esther Lian…
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Stay away from Altona dog beach, EPA warns
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has warned residents to avoid the water at the Altona Dog Beach, following a significant pollution incident at Cherry Lake…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago March 21, 2012 For love and honey. Opening…
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Government gives additional boost to kindergartens
The state government will be giving Victorian kindergartens, like those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay a boost by by ensuring that more funding available for…
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Volunteers recognised for efforts
Victorians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobson’s Bay, who selflessly gave their time to the community will be recognised by the state government. The 2021…
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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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Williamstown craft market on today
The Williamstown craft market is on today, with fun and activities for the whole family. Down at Commonwealth Reserve, live music, vendors and food trucks…
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Move to get more women in automotive careers
Victorian Women, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will have the chance to pursue an automotive career through a new training partnership with Chisholm…
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Pop-up vaccine hub blitz underway to push third dose rates leading up to winter
More than 120 vaccine pop-ups will be set up across the state this month, as part of an “autumn blitz” to increase booster shot rates…
















