Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Norm’s fight begins again

    Norm’s fight begins again

    A saying once went, “It’s strange to go to the Lawler’s for a cup of tea – you could be sitting with the prime minister,…

  • Council joins locals calling for lower height limits

    Council joins locals calling for lower height limits

    The state government is facing growing opposition to its proposal for high rise housing around inner-west train stations, with Maribyrnong council joining local residents demanding…

  • Bridge maintenance to keep west moving

    Bridge maintenance to keep west moving

    While the West Gate Tunnel will soon provide motorists from Melbourne’s west with a second Yarra River crossing, the first is also getting an upgrade,…

  • Imps outright victory

    Imps outright victory

    Williamstown Imperials responded to a disappointing round one loss in the best possible way in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. On a…

  • Maidstone unit fire suspicious

    Maidstone unit fire suspicious

    Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire in Maidstone on Sunday morning. Fire crews arrived at the property on Alma Street at about 5.30am on…

  • Altona North school fire

    Altona North school fire

    A fire at Bayside P-12 College in Altona North early on Saturday morning is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters arrived at the scene at about…

  • Sustainable living

    Sustainable living

    Caring for the environment is one of the many crucial roles council plays. While council can lead the way through various sustainability initiatives and efforts,…

  • Woodsmen hang tough

    Woodsmen hang tough

    The rain held off long enough for Spotswood to get an important win against Hoppers Crossing in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.…

  • Update safety guide for violent attacks

    Update safety guide for violent attacks

    ​​On 23 October, the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee released updated materials to ensure all Australians have access to clear advice on what to do during…

  • Hudson steps up at Devils

    Hudson steps up at Devils

    New North Footscray coach Robbie Hudson is keen to continue what has been started the past couple of years at the Western Football League division…

  • Scholarships open for mental health workers

    Scholarships open for mental health workers

    Mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) professionals are being encouraged to apply for one of 300 state government scholarships to help grow and…

  • How to set yourself up for VCE exam success

    How to set yourself up for VCE exam success

    For senior students in Victoria, the end-of-year exams — particularly the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) assessments — mark the culmination of years of study…