Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of marital antics on the Maribyrnong River that could have caused an innocent man to hang. On Friday, 24 February 1893, Mr and Mrs Horner of Yarraville decided that…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246677 Whittlesea is hosting a home sustainability speed dating event for residents to ask a range of experts about…
A Newport man is facing dozens of drugs and weapons charges after raids conducted by VIPER Taskforce detectives on Monday. Two search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Newport…
A local language school is helping Wyndham’s Ethiopian community preserve its native languages through Amharic classes. Afroage’s free classes for children aged 5-12 are designed to create a bilingual generation…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 Police arrested two people after a car was allegedly set alight in Seddon on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a…
Sunbury residents that are passionate about the environment are being urged to apply for Hume council’s Nature Stewards program. The 10‑week environmental education course is designed to connect people with…
Kyneton residents are being encouraged to attend a community information session to learn more about bushfire readiness. Kyneton Fire Brigade will host the information session at Bushland Resort on Thursday…
Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across weekends in the Macedon Ranges in January, wineries across the regions are opening up their cellar doors in…
Victoria’s largest cemetery to be developed in over a century is taking shape at Harkness Memorial Park. The 128-hectare site is set to open in early 2027. The main works…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 260628 Council services and facility hours across Melton will change over the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 26 January. Council civic centres and…
Melton is gearing up for a memorable Australia Day this year, with 400 residents from more than 50 countries set to become Australian citizens at a special ceremony in Cobblebank.…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527467 Loneliness is an increasingly common problem, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring it a global health threat that affects an estimated one…
