Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Applicants wanted for African community committee
African migrants, including those from the inner west, are being encouraged to apply to join the Victorian African Communities Committee (VACC). Last week, Multicultural Affairs…
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Rain falls to stop Remembrance Day in Footscray
Dozens of veterans, dignitaries, students and local residents braved cold and wet weather to mark Remembrance Day in Footscray on Tuesday 11 November. Held in…
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Mall to host security protests and cameras
Opponents of private security guard patrols in central Footscray will take to the streets this weekend demanding the six month trial not be extended once…
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Casey’s blind determination
Diagnosed with an unknown degenerative eye condition that left her legally blind, Altona local Casey Hyde is no-stranger to adversity. A lack of central vision…
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Highpoint consular concern
Members of the local Eritrean community are calling on Highpoint Shopping Centre to remove the country’s consular office as a tenant, arguing it represents a…
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Crusaders continue on
Western Crusaders continue to focus on hitting their own standards as they lead the way in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition. The Crusaders, who are…
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Achievements highlighted in annual report
Hobsons Bay council’s 2024-25 Annual Report has been released, outlining its achievements, activities, challenges, and financial performance over the past financial year. The annual report…
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Feedback to shape budget funding
This year might not yet be over, but Maribyrnong council is already beginning the process of formulating next financial year’s budget. Community consultation on the…
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Hobsons Bay hosts police forum
Youth offending, family violence, road policing and general crime and drugs were the topics discussed at the Hobsons Bay Neighbourhood Policing Forum at the Williamstown…
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Another rope fire
Residents living near the old Kinnears rope works in Footscray are demanding something be done about the disused factory after another suspicious fire there last…
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Clubbers continue to build
Yarraville Club has had to take its game up a level in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s competition this season. The Clubbers made…
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Brookers appoint netball coach
A familiar face will take on the coaching role for Braybrook in next year’s Western Netball League competition. The Brookers announced that Brandon D’Monte will…
