Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Club recognised for hooking kids on hockey

    Club recognised for hooking kids on hockey

    The Footscray Hockey Club has been recognised for its efforts in attracting young players to the sport. The Yarraville based club was named the HookIn2Hockey…

  • Gators lock in coach

    Gators lock in coach

    It’s a return home for new Altona Gators Big V men’s division 1 coach Andrea Berni. Berni has been appointed the Gators coach Grant Duca,…

  • Men’s social group on the cards

    Men’s social group on the cards

    Expressions of interest have opened to create a social group for men under 30 who live in the Altona Meadows, Seabrook and Point Cook areas.…

  • Your passport to fun during Seniors’ Month

    Your passport to fun during Seniors’ Month

    Looking for a good excuse to get out, have a laugh, and try something new? The Rivervue Passport has just landed, and it’s your ticket…

  • Strong start for Crusaders

    Strong start for Crusaders

    The Western Crusaders again showed they would be the team to beat with a big win in the Gridiron Victoria Vic Bowl grand final rematch.…

  • Seeker of truth laid to rest

    Seeker of truth laid to rest

    A fearless seeker of the truth, the underdog’s underdog and a legendary Australian journalist. These are among the tributes paid to the late John Martinkus…

  • A ton but far from done

    A ton but far from done

    Williamstown’s Antonio Napoli celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, September 28 and according to grandaughter, Marisa Te, was a little taken aback by the scale…

  • Safety a priority

    Safety a priority

    I have long been a passionate advocate for the safety of our community. From before being elected to council, and having since had the honour…

  • Detectives investigate Williamstown stabbing

    Detectives investigate Williamstown stabbing

    Detectives are appealing to the public to assist with their investigation into a stabbing in Williamstown earlier this year. Police have been told a man…

  • China connection cut

    China connection cut

    A Hobsons Bay councillor currently travelling in China claims he was prevented from joining last week’s council meeting remotely due to security concerns. Cr Michael…

  • Lifeguard funding limbo

    Lifeguard funding limbo

    Hobsons Bay will join other bayside councils in fighting attempts to make them pay for lifeguard patrols on their beaches this summer. On September 30,…

  • Bulldogs big win

    Bulldogs big win

    Ellie Blackburn’s four-goal haul has fired the Western Bulldogs to a monster 57-point win as Collingwood sweat on captain Ruby Schleicher’s injury. It was all…