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ParKanDo implements new program focusing on carers
ParKanDo, a peer support group run by volunteers with lived experience of Parkinson’s, has partnered with Carers Victoria to offer a new program. ‘Chair Yoga’…
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Police appeal for assistance after a mobile phone was stolen at Newport station
Police are appealing for assistance after a mobile phone was stolen from Newport train station. At 5am on December 21 last year, a man was…
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Victorian kids encouraged to ‘get a move on’
The government is giving young Victorians in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay more opportunities to get active as part of a refreshed campaign promoting physical activity.…
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Monster Mayhem in the Meadows
Altona Meadows Community Association is hosting a family fun carnival this month. ‘Monster Mayhem in the Meadows’ will be held on February 26 at AB…
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Calling all comedians in the west
Comedy Out West (COW) will return as part of the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For those who have ever wanted to try stand up…
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Give your feedback
Maribyrnong council is calling on community feedback for their draft People and Participation Strategy. The strategy focuses on contemporary volunteering in the community, and considers…
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Rubber speed humps to be removed
Hobsons Bay council will be removing the existing rubber speed cushions on Harrington Street, Altona. Following concerns and an on-site assessment, it was determined that…
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Free RATs to cultural and linguistically diverse communities
Hobsons Bay council has been working with the Western Health Public Health Unit to supply free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to local groups that support…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago February 15, 2012 The hidden disability. The different…
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A bad mix: tobacco and alcohol together increase cancer risk
Individually, tobacco and alcohol cause thousands of cancer diagnoses in Australia each year. But what many aren’t aware of is that for some cancers, the…
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VU ranked number one again
Employers have rated Victoria University graduates as the most employable in Australia for a second straight year. The independent Australian-government-funded annual Employer Satisfaction Survey asks…
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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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Footscray Police Seeking Volunteers for Neighbourhood Watch
Footscray Police are working together with Neighbourhood Watch to establish a Neighbourhood Watch group in Maribyrnong. Neighbourhood Watch Victoria is a community-led crime prevention organisation…
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Plan to strengthen equality with 10 year plan
Victoria will strengthen its push for equality, with the release of a 10-year plan to drive inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse,…
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Green waste collection still up for debate
Hobsons Bay’s Councillor Briffa has raised concerns about fortnightly green waste collection, despite voting for the collection change last year. In a council meeting on…
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