Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Council calls for local law feedback

    Council calls for local law feedback

    Having made changes to its draft local laws following community feedback, Maribyrnong council is seeking community feedback on those changes. Following community consultation in March,…

  • Painting through the winter blues

    Painting through the winter blues

    An award-winning artist and art therapist from Melbourne’s west is harnessing the power of painting to help conquer the winter blues. Xiang Li’s ‘100 Days…

  • Patrol backlash

    Patrol backlash

    A security crackdown in central Footscray is doomed to fail and could make the area less safe, according to a new community group established in…

  • Feedback sought on Australian Grand Prix

    Feedback sought on Australian Grand Prix

    The state government is seeking community feedback on proposed legislative changes aimed at supporting the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. On Monday, July 28, the…

  • ATO issues fraud warning

    ATO issues fraud warning

    The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is sending a clear message to businesses considering committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims or falsifying invoices. ATO assistant commissioner…

  • Disney lovers dare to dream

    Disney lovers dare to dream

    Disney lovers in Hobsons Bay are in for a treat next month when the Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) performs “Dare to Dream Jr” from…

  • Footscray CBD safety blitz

    Footscray CBD safety blitz

    Police made five arrests, seized illicit drugs and weapons and impounded a car belonging to a learner driver during a public safety operation in Footscray…

  • Spurs ready for big finals series

    Spurs ready for big finals series

    Parkside Spurs are better prepared for a tilt at the Western Football League women’s finals this season. The Spurs currently sit second on the ladder…

  • Woodsmen too strong

    Woodsmen too strong

    Spotswood took another step to trying secure a finals spot, while dinting Altona’s finals hopes in the Western Football League division 1 competition. A lot…

  • Financial complaints top 100,000

    Financial complaints top 100,000

    The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has received more than 100,000 complaints for the second year in a row. While there was a 4 per…