Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Two arrested following copper theft

    Two arrested following copper theft

    A West Footscray man and a St Albans man have been arrested following a theft in Altona. Officers were called to reports of a theft…

  • The foundry floor shapes more than metal

    The foundry floor shapes more than metal

    In an era dominated by screens, automation and rapid turnover, the clang of tools and the glow of molten metal feel like relics of another…

  • Williamstown workshop for willing women

    Williamstown workshop for willing women

    A much-loved local women’s choir is inviting the Williamstown community to raise their voices and experience the joy of singing together, with a free workshop…

  • Spotswood to get the full Kylie experience

    Spotswood to get the full Kylie experience

    Grazeland in Spotswood will celebrate Australia Day on 26 January with a celebration of an Australian icon. 100% Kylie, a live tribute to Australia’s ultimate…

  • Sprinklers close tunnel

    Sprinklers close tunnel

    The citybound West Gate Tunnel has been closed due to a sprinkler fault. It’s understood a false alarm set off the deluge sprinkler system in…

  • Dumping illegal dumping

    Dumping illegal dumping

    Applications are open for the state government’s the new $8.5 million Illegal Dumping Clean-up Rebate Program. The program will provide financial assistance to councils and…

  • Contamination closes pool

    Contamination closes pool

    Inner-west residents looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat will have to look further afield with the 50-metre pool at the Maribyrnong Aquatic…

  • Contamination closes aquatic centre

    Contamination closes aquatic centre

    Inner-west residents looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat will have to look further afield with the 50-metre pool at the Maribyrnong Aquatic…

  • Help keep Blue-tongues safe

    Help keep Blue-tongues safe

    Spotting a blue-tongue lizard might cause a fright but it is no reason to be concerned, according to a nature educator. Susie Inglis from Nature…

  • Western waterways protected

    Western waterways protected

    Waterways across Melbourne’s west are now subject to extra environmental protection under new rules announced by the state government. The Maribyrnong River, Werribee River, Stony…

  • Volunteers weed ’n water in Brooklyn

    Volunteers weed ’n water in Brooklyn

    Volunteers from local inner west environment groups and businesses came together last month to get their hands dirty and improve the amenity of a section…

  • Altona North home invasion investigated

    Altona North home invasion investigated

    Police are investigating a home invasion in Altona North early on Monday morning where a family was threatened at gunpoint. It is believed three male…