Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • First tunnel trains pass through west

    First tunnel trains pass through west

    Commuters from the inner-west were among the first passengers to ride the Metro Tunnel when it opened on Sunday morning after nearly a decade of…

  • CYs fall just short

    CYs fall just short

    Williamstown CYMS fell just short of victory in another Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield round marred by rain. While day one was perfect…

  • New RACV campaign rolls out

    New RACV campaign rolls out

    RACV is running a new campaign shining a spotlight on Melbourne’s most dangerous intersections. Last month RACV announced the results of its My Melbourne Road…

  • Footscray United wins thriller

    Footscray United wins thriller

    Footscray United pulled off an unlikely win in a low scoring affair in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. The Bulldogs were bowled out…

  • Shoppers reminded of consumer rights ahead of Christmas

    Shoppers reminded of consumer rights ahead of Christmas

    Shoppers preparing for the biggest sales period of the year are being reminded that consumer protections apply to discounted items just as much as full-price…

  • Grants programs to honour veterans

    Grants programs to honour veterans

    Applications now open for two grants programs aimed at upgrading Victoria’s veterans memorials. The Veterans Capital Works Grant Program will provide grants of up to…

  • Renters rights strengthened

    Renters rights strengthened

    New rental protection laws aimed at making renting safer and fairer for the hundreds of thousands of Victorians, came into effect on 25 November. The…

  • Raf to make one last hospital visit

    Raf to make one last hospital visit

    When ABC Melbourne mornings presenter Raf Epstein broadcasts his show from outside the old Footscray Hospital on Wednesday, he won’t just be marking the end…

  • Music for Max, money for kids

    Music for Max, money for kids

    A group of local musicians are preparing to again take to a Footscray stage to celebrate the life of a friend lost to suicide. The…

  • Magpies keen for more consistency

    Magpies keen for more consistency

    Parkside has gone outside the box as it aimed to strengthen its squad for next year’s Western Football League division 1 season. The Magpies fell…

  • Midsumma to again go west

    Midsumma to again go west

    The program for next year’s Midsumma Festival has been released, with events to again be held in the west. Pride of our Footscray Bar will…

  • Blondie re-creation returns

    Blondie re-creation returns

    One of the most influential bands of the late 20th century will be celebrated at Kindred Bandroom on Sunday 7 December with a performance of…