Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Woodsmen’s crucial win
Spotswood got an important win to keep a gap on the chasing pack in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. With a logjam of teams…
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Devils sign former AFL player
North Footscray has added a former AFL player to its playing and coaching stocks for the Western Football League division 2 season. The Devils, who…
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Filming frenzy in Melbourne
The Victorian screen industry has maintained its momentum into early 2026 with the production of Empire City, an action blockbuster starring Gerard Butler and Hayley…
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Research recommends to plan for hazards
Residents across Melbourne’s western and northern growth corridors are being urged to finalise emergency preparations as a volatile mix of extreme heat and fire danger…
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Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day…
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From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport
Vicsport has poached a member of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s staff to be its new chief executive. Elyse Jenkins has served as Mr…
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New children’s fire safety programs launch
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs. CFA’s previous children’s education program,…
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New Triple Zero boss appointed
David Clayton APM has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of Triple Zero Victoria after acting in the role since October last year. Mr…
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TAC calls for safer driving in 2026
In 2025, a total of 288 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking an increase from the 284 deaths recorded in 2024. While this…
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Total Fire Ban declared for all of Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 10 January 2026. Tomorrow’s conditions will be cooler than today,…
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Maidstone’s martial arts master
Like many people at this time of year, Carlos Vieira is hoping for a successful year ahead, though it’s unlikely the Brazilian born martial artist…
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10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s west and north this summer
Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the western and northern suburbs of the city are…
