Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Christmas donation drive on the move
The Hobsons Bay community is being called on to give a helping hand to those who are struggling to make ends meet through the 2025…
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Men’s shed to swing open
When asked why the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed holds an annual open day, president David Berner offered a simple answer. “The reason we are having…
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Police investigate another rope factory fire
Police are investigating another suspicious fire at the old Kinnears rope factory in Footscray, the fourth in the last 18 months. Firefighters were called to…
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Brasher stars again
A strong batting display led by Dylan Brasher guided Footscray to its second win of the Victorian Premier Cricket season on Saturday. After a rain…
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Barbershop art
For the next three months a Footscray barbershop will be turned into a makeshift gallery showcasing the work of local artists. This Friday, Toni the…
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Inner-west detective awarded
An inner-west detective has been recognised for his work investigating sexual offences. Detective Senior Constable Ryan King from the Westgate Sexual Offences and Child Abuse…
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Bladderwrack a puerile pirate pantomime
Actor David Tredinnick’s career has traversed many different genres on both stage and screen, but the Altona based thespian is preparing to star in his…
