Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Crackdown on underquoting in real estate

    Crackdown on underquoting in real estate

    The state government has announced updated guidelines aimed at stamping out the illegal practise of underquoting a home’s likely sale price. On 6 November, consumer…

  • Eaves’ stays at Gulls

    Eaves’ stays at Gulls

    Williamstown vice-captain Emily Eaves has recommitted to the Seagulls for the 2026 Victorian Football League women’s season. One of the most consistent and decorated players…

  • Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year

    Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year

    Elderly Victorians can look forward to free weekend public transport in the new year. From 1 January 2026, seniors concession myki card holders will be…

  • Victoria signs up for AUKUS contribution

    Victoria signs up for AUKUS contribution

    It’s hoped a new agreement struck between the state government and two of the world’s largest defence companies will enhance Victoria’s contribution to the AUKUS…

  • Joseph Road residents write new chapter

    Joseph Road residents write new chapter

    It’s been called Melbourne’s worst apartment complex and an example of poor planning and what not to do. But after years of criticism, residents of…

  • Bowls club rolls to a century

    Bowls club rolls to a century

    The Newport Bowls Club is celebrating its centenary year with a photo exhibition at a nearby gallery. Rolled 100 is an exhibition of images taken…

  • Musical takes wild trip to the nineties

    Musical takes wild trip to the nineties

    The Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) is partying like it’s 1999 with its latest production: Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical. Based on the film of…

  • Loche joins Williamstown as new coach

    Loche joins Williamstown as new coach

    New Williamstown coach Michael Loche is excited for the new challenge ahead of him at the FV state league 2 north-west club. Having spent his…

  • Knives, machetes and drugs seized

    Knives, machetes and drugs seized

    Police seized multiple knives and machetes after intercepting a vehicle in Altona on Sunday, the day after beginning a four month public safety initiative in…

  • Making a difference

    Making a difference

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia (BBBSA) is asking locals to sign up to be volunteer mentors for young people in need of support. As part…

  • Explore art, memory and belonging in Hume

    Explore art, memory and belonging in Hume

    Three emerging Hume artists are set to showcase their own powerful explorations of identity and memory in a new triple exhibition launching at Broadmeadows Town…

  • Poustie receives rising star nod

    Poustie receives rising star nod

    Western Bulldogs midfielder became the 12th and final nominee for the AFLW rising star award for her final round performance. While finals were already off…