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Lighting up our life
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking…
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Add that personal touch
Household items or trinkets in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay houses that mean something to their family, could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season.…
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My Place
Louise Johnson is a long time Hobsons Bay resident and honorary professor at Deakin University. She talks to Molly Magennis about her love of the…
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Surge in DIY home renovations during pandemic fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis
Australians are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals a surge in DIY home improvements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey…
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Asthma deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that asthma-related deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria, especially for women aged over 75 years.…
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Wrap your head around these Christmas wrapping alternatives
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are probably reaching for the wrapping paper after ducking…
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know? The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy…
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Planning for this New Year’s Eve
Now that restrictions have been lifted and house gatherings are here to stay, a house party seems in order for this New Year’s Eve’s celebrations.…
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The best Christmas lights to see in Hobsons Bay!
Check out our list of houses in Hobsons Bay that have lights up this year! If you have any more addresses to add please contact…
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GP-run respiratory clinic to open in Maribyrnong
A GP-run respiratory clinic will open in Maribyrnong in a bid to take the strain off hospitals facing predicted surges in COVID-19 and influenza cases.…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago December 22, 1981 The Footscray Council is considering taking out Supreme Court…
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Top hot spots for pet lovers revealed
The Lost Dogs’ Home has revealed the top 2021 hot spots for Victorian pet lovers, with thousands of total adoptions taking place over the past…
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Professional gift wrapping at Altona Gate
Altona Gate shopping centre will be hosting a gift wrapping station. You can get each gift professionally wrapped for just a gold coin donation, with…
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Hounslow’s hockey honour
Former Footscray Hockey Club player Sue Hounslow says that she feels “overjoyed” to have been awarded a life membership to Hockey Victoria. Mrs Hounslow, who…
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Brooklyn air quality improving: EPA
Air quality has improved in Brooklyn, according to the Environmental Protection Authority’s annual report. The report released earlier this month, highlighted the EPA’s achievements throughout…
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