Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Spend Valentine’s at Scienceworks
When couples think of romantic locations to spend Valentine’s Day, science museums are generally not very high on their list. But that might be about…
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Victorian renters to benefit from expanded support services
In a move aimed at providing more assistance to Victorian renters, the state government has announced a new program that will significantly boost funding and…
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Hardy’s big year
Missing out on an under-16 state team proved to be a blessing in disguise for Newport Rams’ Will Hardy. The disappointment three years ago drove…
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Dogs lose T20 final
Footscray proved no match for Richmond in the Victorian Premier Cricket T20 grand final on Australia Day. Hoping to get an early piece of silverware…
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Bushfire smoke creates dangerous conditions for people with asthma
Asthma Australia says air pollution from bushfires across Victoria dramatically increases the risk of asthma attacks. Bushfire smoke contains fine particles and other pollutants that…
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First look at new Footscray Hospital
Final preparations are underway at the new Footscray Hospital ahead of its official opening next month. The new hospital, located at 89 Ballarat Road, will…
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Neal’s making his mark
Williamstown’s Felix Neal always wanted to represent Australia on the highest sporting stage, but never thought it would be playing water polo. Having made state…
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Illegal waste removed from inner west
For the second time in just over a month, Hobsons Bay council has been forced to remove illegally dumped rubbish from the same sport in…
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Kane gets rescue recognition
Williamstown’s Kane Treloar is both a police officer and a volunteer surf lifesaver, but when he received the Emergency Services Medal as part of the…
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Big wins for Dogs, Altona
Yarraville-Footscray and Altona got important wins in the quest for Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division top four spots. Both sides were in action on…
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Scouts set compass for Williamstown
Hundreds of scout leaders and volunteers from across the state will converge on Williamstown this weekend to invest Scouts Victoria’s new Chief Commissioner. Current Deputy…
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Roubaix re-dux
After last year’s inaugural Footscray-Roubaix cycling event, founder and organiser Elwyn Davies was prepared to leave it at that. “There wasn’t going to be more…
