Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Built for the bush, tarted up for town

    Built for the bush, tarted up for town

    If you look carefully, you can just make out the Toyota Prado that lurks under the skin of the Lexus GX 550. It’s more evident…

  • A Song for the Earth well received

    A Song for the Earth well received

    A west-based environmental scientist and author Shannon Jade’s book ‘A Song for the Earth’ seems to be striking a chord with quite a few people.…

  • Walk to fund life-changing research into pancreatic cancer

    Walk to fund life-changing research into pancreatic cancer

    As World Pancreatic Cancer Month approaches this November, Australians are being urged to unite to honour loved ones, support those impacted by pancreatic cancer, and…

  • Fuel savings app launched

    Fuel savings app launched

    Motorists can get help finding the cheapest fuel, following the launch of the state government’s Servo Saver. Servo Saver is available the Service Victoria app,…

  • Victoria’s assisted dying laws to be updated

    Victoria’s assisted dying laws to be updated

    Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are being updated to make the process clearer and more compassionate for terminally ill Victorians who are living in…

  • Singer dreams of global success

    Singer dreams of global success

    Maidstone singer Harlem Calleja will channel his inner Elvis and ask ‘why can’t my dreams come true’ at a global music concert in Bangkok next…

  • Delays disappoint mayor

    Delays disappoint mayor

    Reinstated Maribyrnong mayor Pradeep Tiwari says he is disappointed by the delays in the handling of a dangerous driving charge against him, which resulted in…

  • Phoenix celebrate promotion

    Phoenix celebrate promotion

    An investigation into Altona East Phoenix’s final round match with Uni Hill Eagles has cleared the club, paving the way for the Phoenix to celebrate…

  • Two voices, one heart

    Two voices, one heart

    Three-time Golden Guitar winning folk-country duo Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (of The Waifs) are headed to Footscray. Raw, real and ridiculously good, the music…

  • Maribyrnong remembers

    Maribyrnong remembers

    Three years ago, the Maribyrnong community faced the devastating 2022 river floods. Hundreds of homes and public spaces were impacted. To mark this anniversary, Maribyrnong…

  • Maribyrnong mayor escapes conviction

    Maribyrnong mayor escapes conviction

    Maribyrnong mayor Pradeep Tiwari has returned to council after escaping conviction on a dangerous driving charge. As reported by Star Weekly, Cr Tiwari was charged…

  • Catch lacrosse come and try session

    Catch lacrosse come and try session

    Always wanted to give lacrosse a go, but never had the opportunity? Well, this Sunday 19 October is finally your chance, with Lacrosse Victoria holding…