Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she writes of the panic that spread through Williamstown and surrounding suburbs...

2 days ago · Often referred to as “Melbourne’s last old school pub”, the Footscray Hotel has long provided help to those in need, offering cheap food and drinks, accommodation and even employment to the disadvantaged and disabled. But now the 154-year-old pub on Hopkins Street is in need of a helping hand ...

2 days ago · I had the pleasure of recently touring the upgraded centre and I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw. Council worked collaboratively with operators BlueFit Group on the upgrades over the last 12 months, turning the centre into a facility the community can enjoy again.

2 days ago · Crime laws will be put under a microscope, as an under-pressure state government refuses to admit it got it wrong with a series of changes to bail. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan pulled the ripcord on a review into justice settings, including bail laws, on Tuesday as state parliament returned for ...

3 days ago · Spotswood knows it has to put together some consistent results in the coming weeks to lock in a Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west finals spot. The Woodsmen find themselves outside the top six with three rounds remaining meaning they need to keep winning and have results go their ...

3 days ago · Images released by police of the car they believe was used in an arson attack on a Braybrook business last year. (Victoria Police) 457042_01 Police are investigating an arson in Braybrook on July 19, 2024. It is believed the offenders broke into the Ashley Street business about 3.14am and ...

6 days ago · The Maribyrnong River during its last major flooding event in October 2022. Inner-west residents are being invited to have their say on how to reduce the flood risk in the Maribyrnong River. The Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study is being conducted by Melbourne Water to investigate ways to ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Mighty West Heart Foundation Community Walking Group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am. Walk at your own pace for up to 60 minutes. Discover the many health benefits (physical and psychological) of walking together. All welcome. Artists residing in Melbourne’s western are invited to ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Summer in Hobsons Bay truly is one of the best times of the year. With the warmer weather, it is the perfect time to get out and about and explore all our city has to offer. In my ward of Spotswood, Council’s pop-up ‘The Village Spot’ …

Oct 19, 2023 · More than 500 properties were impacted when the Maribyrnong River breached its banks in October 2022. Hundreds of residents were displaced, with many still unable to return to their homes and others managing ongoing challenges with insurance and repairs.