Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Confluence of water bodies

    Confluence of water bodies

    After three years of collaboration, Greater Western Water (GWW) and Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association (MRWA) have entered into a formal partnership. The partnership between…

  • Comedy night to come to a close

    Comedy night to come to a close

    Last laughs have been called for one an inner-west comedy night. Since mid-2022, Foots-Loose Comedy has been providing laughs and a platform for young comedians…

  • Defender makes her mark

    Defender makes her mark

    Being selected in the AFLW draft would mean everything for the Western Jets’ Alex McBride-Loane. Having fallen in love with football after she started playing…

  • Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children

    Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children

    In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into effect across Victoria. The…

  • New regulations make psychological health a priority

    New regulations make psychological health a priority

    In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…

  • Powering Victoria’s future through creativity

    Powering Victoria’s future through creativity

    The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…

  • Tough retail crime laws pass

    Tough retail crime laws pass

    In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…

  • Handbrake on home building lifted

    Handbrake on home building lifted

    The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…

  • Fullarton joins Seagulls

    Fullarton joins Seagulls

    Williamstown has added another big man with the signing of former Brisbane Lion and Melbourne Demon Tom Fullarton for next year’s Victorian Football League season.…

  • Movies and music add to summer of fun

    Movies and music add to summer of fun

    A summer of movie magic and live music is on the cards in Hobsons Bay, as two popular events return early next year. Live music…

  • Breaking down barriers to build peace

    Breaking down barriers to build peace

    Faith leaders, community representatives and councillors from across Victoria and across religions and cultures came together in Footscray last weekend for a collaborative peace building…

  • Footscray man facing more charges

    Footscray man facing more charges

    A Footscray man has been hit with further charges as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator…