Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly

  • Freeway lanes to close overnight

    Freeway lanes to close overnight

    Sections of the West Gate Freeway will again close tonight to make way for maintenance works. The freeway’s citybound outer lanes – which access the…

  • Kinder to be named after Carter

    Kinder to be named after Carter

    Former Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter will be honoured with a new kindergarten named after her. Maribyrnong council at its recent council meeting voted unanimously in…

  • Storm hoping to finish strongly

    Storm hoping to finish strongly

    Newport Storm is hoping to keep the momentum going and claim the FV state league 5 west championship in its inaugural season. The Storm has…

  • Health and education providers become partners

    Health and education providers become partners

    Two of the western suburbs’ most important education and healthcare institutions have joined forces. Victoria University (VU) and Mercy Health have formalised a partnership aimed…

  • 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…