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Maribyrnong is a Smart City
Maribyrnong council will be developing a new framework aimed at using new technology and data to increase the liveability and sustainability of the municipality. The…
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Racism is not ok – Maribyrnong Mayor Anthony Tran
I want to talk about racism. I know it can be an uncomfortable topic, but not talking about it is exactly how it is able…
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More refugees and asylum seekers to access training and education
As part of the Victorian government’s expansion of its program for asylum seekers and refugees, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) will partake in a…
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West Gate Tunnel Project is causing headaches for residents
Residents in the west are fed up with the increased traffic in the area due to the West Gate Tunnel Project, with residential side streets…
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Victorian government launches new online road rule education tool
A new online road rule education tool has been launched to help people brush up on their road safety knowledge. The new interactive Road Rule…
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Free online composting info session
As part of the Sustainable Living Festival, Maribyrnong City Council and My Smart Garden will be hosting a free online session about composting at home.…
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Commonwealth Games bid focuses on regions
The next Commonwealth Games could be coming to regional Victoria in 2026, including in the state’s west, with the state government announcing it will submit…
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Possum skin cloak making at Footscray Arts
Possum skin cloak making workshops are running at Footscray Arts. The workshop,. which will run until March 5, aims to prioritise the sharing of culturally-significant…
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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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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago February 22, 2012 Quick on the draw. Be…
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Voucher program for families in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay
Families in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay will soon be eligible for a government voucher program aimed at making sporting clubs more affordable. The Get Active…
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Wellbeing support services for veterans boosted
The Victorian government is boosting wellbeing support for veterans and their families in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and across the state as hearings recommence at the…
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Boost of hospitality jobs in Victoria
The Victorian government will boost the number of jobs in pubs, restaurants and cafes, giving those in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and across the state more…
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Check your partner this Valentine’s Day
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is encouraging partners to check each other this Valentine’s Day for spots or unusual freckles that could be melanoma.…
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New tool supporting small business mental health
Small business owners in Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and across the state are being given access to a new resource to help support the mental health…
















