Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Houses at risk
Neighbourhood houses across Brimbank have joined the fight with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria for an urgent funding boost. Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is calling on the state…
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Altona foreshore works to start
Remediation works to address erosion to the base of the seawall at Altona foreshore are set to begin. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate…
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Unlicensed, drug-driver caught in Brooklyn
An unlicensed driver was under the influence of drugs when he ran a red light and claimed he was rushing his passenger to hospital, according…
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New Yarraville, Footscray sports facilities open
Two Maribyrnong sporting facilities partly funded as part of the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund have been opened. McIvor Reserve in Yarraville is now home to…
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Celebrate Maddern Square upgrade
Maribyrnong council will celebrate the completion of the Maddern Square upgrade with a community event on 28 November. Council said the square, situated just off…
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Nominate a local star
Maribyrnong council is inviting the community to celebrate local stars – the volunteers, innovators, leaders, and quiet achievers who bring a little magic to everyday…
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Dawson returns to Willy
Williamstown has welcomed back a familiar face, with former North Melbourne defender Kallan Dawson returning to the Seagulls for the next year’s Victorian Football League…
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Newport level crossing designs released
The final designs for the Newport level crossing removal project have been released. The designs for the new rail bridges that will carry passenger and…
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Former CMFEU boss charged with abusive emails
Controversial former union boss John Setka has been charged with seven counts of using a telecommunications device to menace, harass and offend. The 61-year-old from…
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Charges following alleged threatening emails
A Footscray man has been charged seven counts of using a telecommunications device to menace, harass and offend. The 61-year-old was arrested by police at…
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Garage Sale Trail rolls into second week
Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, the Garage Sale Trail, returns for its second and final weekend in Maribyrnong on 15-16 November. Hundreds of local residents…
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Mayor signs off
As my term as mayor comes to an end, I want to say what an incredible honour it’s been to serve our Hobsons Bay community…













