Easing isolation, raising worth
By NICOLE VALICEK
MYA WAH is a member of the Karen community living in Laverton who has enjoyed volunteering in the community for the past...
Original band shares its roots
By NICOLE VALICEK
A BAND that formed more than four decades ago and was dubbed the originators of 'Oz Blues’ is coming to Hobsons Bay.
'Chain’...
Market finds its niche
By NICOLE VALICEK
THE PAST and present owners of a Newport market with a big focus on babies have created a sustainable business and made...
Solar savings a cut above
By NICOLE VALICEK
TIP Top Butchers in Laverton North has unveiled one of Melbourne’s largest solar systems.
Last Thursday the business unveiled the solar installation that...
Kids save child centre
By NICOLE VALICEK
PARENTS have described the decision by Hobsons Bay City Council to not outsource its two early learning centres as a triumphant win...
Job loss impact hits city
By NICOLE VALICEK
AN estimated 2500 manufacturing workers will be left jobless at Toyota’s Altona plant but Hobsons Bay is still an important industrial and...
Winning ways with food
By NICOLE VALICEK
PROVIDORABLE fine food and gifts in Williamstown was announced as one of five Hobsons Bay’s Food Safety Award winners.
Shop owner Kelly Lewis...
Inspiring gift of music
By YASEMIN TALAT
MUSIC has always been a central part of Laurel Parkinson’s life and the Altona songbird is now taking her music to new...
Carl makes comeback
By NICOLE VALICEK
FORMER mayor Carl Marsich was elected the new councillor for Wetlands Ward last week, replacing outgoing councillor Luba Grigorovitch.
Cr Marsich was sworn...
Briffa quits office
By NICOLE VALICEK
FORMER Mayor Tony Briffa has resigned from local politics, citing family reasons behind his decision.
However Star can reveal that Cr Briffa was...
Falcons on top
By LIAM TWOMEY
CITY West Falcons claimed the battle of the West in round one of the Victorian Netball League last week.
The Falcons smashed VU...
Bulldogs impress
By LIAM TWOMEY
ANOTHER impressive batting display from Travis Dean has lifted Footscray Edgewater to a strong position after day one of its clash against...
