Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Renters rights strengthened
New rental protection laws aimed at making renting safer and fairer for the hundreds of thousands of Victorians, came into effect on 25 November. The…
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Raf to make one last hospital visit
When ABC Melbourne mornings presenter Raf Epstein broadcasts his show from outside the old Footscray Hospital on Wednesday, he won’t just be marking the end…
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Music for Max, money for kids
A group of local musicians are preparing to again take to a Footscray stage to celebrate the life of a friend lost to suicide. The…
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Magpies keen for more consistency
Parkside has gone outside the box as it aimed to strengthen its squad for next year’s Western Football League division 1 season. The Magpies fell…
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Midsumma to again go west
The program for next year’s Midsumma Festival has been released, with events to again be held in the west. Pride of our Footscray Bar will…
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Blondie re-creation returns
One of the most influential bands of the late 20th century will be celebrated at Kindred Bandroom on Sunday 7 December with a performance of…
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New lights and fences for Newport
Newport Storm Football Club is set for a bright future thanks to new sports field lighting and park fencing at its home ground at AW…
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Yarraville fire suspicious
A fire which destroyed two cars and damaged a house in Yarraville early on Wednesday morning, is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters arrived at the…
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Petition response crystal clear
The state government is under increasing pressure to expand the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary in Hobsons Bay, with a petition calling for the expansion attracting more…
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Sudan solidarity motion
Maribyrnong council has passed a motion expressing solidarity with the local Sudanese community due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in their home country. The United…
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Blackshaws crossing call
Residents living near Blackshaws Road have welcomed news that a new pedestrian crossing will be installed, while launching a petition calling for another one. Last…
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Bulldogs go big
Footscray’s two most experienced players guided the Bulldogs to their third win of the Victorian Premier Cricket season on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ batting strength was…
