Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Wannabe demon slayer waylaid by police

    Wannabe demon slayer waylaid by police

    A Maidstone man has been warned by police after taking his cosplay a little too seriously. Officers rushed to Southland Shopping Centre on Wednesday night…

  • Altona City’s season over

    Altona City’s season over

    Altona City’s promotion hopes have come to an end in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition, in the toughest of circumstances. After finishing the regular…

  • Harvey steps down at Burnside Heights

    Harvey steps down at Burnside Heights

    Burnside Heights will have a new coach next season, with Cole Harvey standing down at the Essendon District Football League division 2 club. The Bears…

  • Perfect Storm

    Perfect Storm

    It was the perfect storm for Newport Storm in its inaugural FV state league season as it claimed the state league 5 west championship on…

  • More pollution monitors for tunnel

    More pollution monitors for tunnel

    The impact of the soon to open West Gate Tunnel (WGTP) on air-quality in the inner-west will be more closely scrutinised, with extra monitors located…

  • Donors needed now

    Donors needed now

    Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call comes after record high demand…

  • Sammy pushes the boundaries for charity

    Sammy pushes the boundaries for charity

    Local man Sammy Muscat has returned from his second 4000km self-supported ride across Europe that involved sleepless nights, treacherous weather and the equivalent of climbing…

  • Singing scientist honoured

    Singing scientist honoured

    PRECEDE: Two Maribyrnong women were inducted into the Women’s Honour Roll at a ceremony on Tuesday, September 2 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Twenty-four women…

  • Walking for women’s health

    Walking for women’s health

    Altona Meadows resident Ian Watson never imagined he could start a walking group. Mr Watson was just an ordinary guy in his 60’s who worked…

  • Search for a home

    Search for a home

    An event marking the closure of RecWest Footscray will be held this Saturday before the indoor sports centre is demolished and a new one built…

  • Seabrook man dies after CBD shooting

    Seabrook man dies after CBD shooting

    A Seabrook man who died in hospital following a shooting in Melbourne’s CBD at the weekend is being remembered for his warmth and kindness. Kwar…

  • Altona arts centre celebrates 20 years

    Altona arts centre celebrates 20 years

    Altona’s Louis Joel Arts and Community (LJAC) centre will mark two decades in existence with a celebration event on Thursday, August 28. Held at LJAC…