Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

    Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

    Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day…

  • From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport

    From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport

    Vicsport has poached a member of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s staff to be its new chief executive. Elyse Jenkins has served as Mr…

  • New children’s fire safety programs launch

    New children’s fire safety programs launch

    The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs. CFA’s previous children’s education program,…

  • New Triple Zero boss appointed

    New Triple Zero boss appointed

    David Clayton APM has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of Triple Zero Victoria after acting in the role since October last year. Mr…

  • TAC calls for safer driving in 2026

    TAC calls for safer driving in 2026

    In 2025, a total of 288 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking an increase from the 284 deaths recorded in 2024. While this…

  • Total Fire Ban declared for all of Victoria

    Total Fire Ban declared for all of Victoria

    A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 10 January 2026. Tomorrow’s conditions will be cooler than today,…

  • Maidstone’s martial arts master

    Maidstone’s martial arts master

    Like many people at this time of year, Carlos Vieira is hoping for a successful year ahead, though it’s unlikely the Brazilian born martial artist…

  • 10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s west and north this summer

    10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s west and north this summer

    Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the western and northern suburbs of the city are…

  • Two arrested following copper theft

    Two arrested following copper theft

    A West Footscray man and a St Albans man have been arrested following a theft in Altona. Officers were called to reports of a theft…

  • The foundry floor shapes more than metal

    The foundry floor shapes more than metal

    In an era dominated by screens, automation and rapid turnover, the clang of tools and the glow of molten metal feel like relics of another…

  • Williamstown workshop for willing women

    Williamstown workshop for willing women

    A much-loved local women’s choir is inviting the Williamstown community to raise their voices and experience the joy of singing together, with a free workshop…

  • Spotswood to get the full Kylie experience

    Spotswood to get the full Kylie experience

    Grazeland in Spotswood will celebrate Australia Day on 26 January with a celebration of an Australian icon. 100% Kylie, a live tribute to Australia’s ultimate…