News
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West Gate Tunnel to open
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAlmost 10 years to the day since it was first approved, the West Gate Tunnel will finally open to traffic this weekend. On 8 December…
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Funding for library’s next chapter
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBraybrook Library has received a $143,000 grant that will go towards a new infrastructure project. Maribyrnong mayor Mohamed Semra said council welcomes the funding. “[It]…
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Out and about in nature
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals soaked up the summer sun during morning walk along Kororoit Creek organised by Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House. The walking group meets each Thursday morning…
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Covid VCE cohort receives results
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyYear 12 students across the west have received their long-awaited VCE results. Braybrook College year 12 student Hanson Ha was named dux of the school…
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’Major gaps’ in report
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyResidents are calling on Brimbank council to improve services and accessibility for people with disability, citing the council’s annual report to highlight areas needing improvement.…
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Melton’s favourite Christmas
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyFor more than three decades, Melton local Sandra Brogan has transformed her home into a festive wonderland, delighting generations of families with her annual Christmas…
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Signal switch sparks peak-hour mayhem
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyDaily commuters have voiced their frustrations over traffic congestion at the recently signalised intersection of Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road, with some residents…
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Festive fur and safety first
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyWith the festive season in full swing, Melton residents are being encouraged to think carefully about responsible pet ownership and consider adoption, as the community…
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Upgrades for schools
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyStudents and staff of two local schools are set to benefit from significant facility upgrades which aim to deliver more modern, flexible and supporting learning…
Sport
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Lakers join EDFL women’s premier division
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCaroline Springs will join the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division next season, with the top flight to expand. The EDFL released its women’s…
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Kyneton women’s knocked back again
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyKyneton Women’s Football Club’s playing future remains unclear following an AFL Victoria decision. In a statement released last week, the club said AFL Victoria had…
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Samason joins Caroline Springs
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyCaroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…
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Falcons into grand final
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Altona Falcons will be shooting for glory in the Victorian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association M-League premier men’s grand final The Falcons, who finished…
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Leckie sent for surgery in World Cup blow
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklySocceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery, leaving his 2026 World Cup dream in tatters. Dogged by repeated soft-tissue injuries, the luckless Melbourne City…
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All-abilities program a hit
Northern Star WeeklyA new program at Whittlesea United is providing plenty of highlights and is showing its more than just about soccer. The club has run an…
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Festive fur and safety first
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyWith the festive season in full swing, Melton residents are being encouraged to think carefully about responsible pet ownership and consider adoption, as the community…
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Upgrades for schools
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyStudents and staff of two local schools are set to benefit from significant facility upgrades which aim to deliver more modern, flexible and supporting learning…
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Men’s shed awarded thousands for redevelopments
Northern Star WeeklyWhittlesea Men’s Shed has been awarded $37,000 in funding from the state government to improve its facilities. Whittlesea Men’s Shed president Eric Gunstone said the…
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Top results for top students
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyStudents across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges woke up on Thursday morning to their ATAR results, with plenty of nerves and excitement. At Sacred Heart…
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United given fresh hope
Wyndham Star WeeklyEmbattled soccer club Western United has received a legal lifeline and holds out hope of returning to the A-Leagues after reaching an agreement to avoid…
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Werribee River Association wraps year up
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Werribee River Association has unveiled its new board for 2026 and a range of initiatives it will be partaking in. The new look board…