Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Work begins on Workshop Jetty
Remediation work on the historic Workshop Jetty in Williamstown has finally begun, four years after it was closed to the public. In late 2021, the…
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Gellibrand settling in
Gellibrand is finding its feet in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. It has been an off season of change for Gellibrand which…
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Stewart making his mark
There is an underlying restlessness with this month’s Don Deeble sports star Jobe Stewart. Having started taekwondo when he was just eight because his mum…
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Departing international students given cyber crime warning
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning departing international students to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals looking to scam and launder…
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Fashion festival turns 30
The Melbourne Fashion Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary when it takes place early next year. Beginning in 1996, the festival is now Australia’s largest…
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Fuel price caps coming
Victorian motorists will be given clearer notice of fuel price changes, with a daily fuel price cap to be introduced. The price cap is part…
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New National Children’s Commissioner commences term
Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, said the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she began…
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Ambulance figures improve despite record demand
Ambulance response times for emergency call-outs in the inner-west have marginally improved, despite a record number of call-outs statewide. The latest quarterly performance data released…
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Young artists celebrate native butterfly
The story of a native butterfly’s journey out of near extinction is being highlighted at an art display for the community to enjoy at The…
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Les Twentyman meeting room opened
A meeting room named after the late Les Twentyman OAM has officially been opened at Footscray Town Hall. The Les Twentyman Meeting Room was unveiled…
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Hobsons Bay Christmas calendar
Christmas events are ramping up across Hobsons Bay as the festive season approaches. For those with clothing in need of mending or some handyman advice,…
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Mohamed mayor of Maribyrnong
The 2025 Young Victorian of the Year is now the mayor of Maribyrnong too. Cr Mohamed Semra was elected mayor at a council meeting on…
