News
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Mursal making the most of a chance
Wyndham Star WeeklyAs students return to school, some families in Melbourne’s west are struggling to afford textbooks and essential school supplies. A Greater Western Water (GWW) partnership…
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Pedestrian dies following Maidstone collision
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA man has died following a collision in Maidstone last month. Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian near the…
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’The car scared me’: man facing jail for killing friend
Northern Star WeeklyThree, two, one. That’s all the seconds it took for a man to kill his friend after buying a Ford modified to run like a…
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A new school for Mickleham
Northern Star WeeklyA cohort of year 7 students have made history as the first students of the new Kolbe Catholic College campus in Mickleham. Students, parents and…
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Samurai sword found in search
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA Harkness man is among two males charged as part of an investigation into an aggravated home invasion in Mildura last year. Two search warrants…
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Airport chaplain inspires SBS drama series
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA new eight-part drama series called The Airport Chaplain, inspired by the real-life experiences of Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw, is set to bring the…
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New podcast shines light on bushfire recovery
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA new podcast focused on how communities recover after major fire events has just been released by a Macedon local. The podcast, titled ‘Democracy After…
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Forest rave crackdown
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyRavers may need to watch their back as Victoria’s Conservation Regulator cracks down on illegal forest raves across Victoria, including shutting down one in Wombat…
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Twilight cancer fundraiser event
Northern Star WeeklyTeam Kill Cancer (TKC) is hosting its first twilight family day event raising funds for people with cancer and their families. he event at Yarrambat…
Sport
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Kookas continue on
Northern Star WeeklyRivergum is keeping it simple and starting to fine tune ahead of a big finals series in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield. The…
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Keilor sitting pretty on top
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyKeilor took another step closer to locking in a top two spot in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 competition. The Bulls…
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Dragons big scalp
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyIt was a drought breaking win for Gisborne in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s A-grade competition. It was a battle between the top…
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Bees cement top four spot
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee is one step closer to sealing a finals berth in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 competition. The Bees faced third…
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Angliss’ pleasing victory
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray Angliss season has been brought to life in its Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season with an upset win against Bellbridge. Angliss entered…
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Vales on the board
Wyndham Star WeeklyLuck finally went the way of Wyndham Vale as it got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield on Saturday.…
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Free gardening workshop
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals can learn all about growing produce in small spaces as part of a free workshop hosted by Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House (KCNH). According to…
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Fleetwood Mac hits Melton
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyTUSK: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is rolling into town on Saturday 28 February with a golden anniversary celebration that promises to be a night…
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Yurran P-9 open for learning
Wyndham Star WeeklyYurran P-9 College in Werribee South celebrated a special milestone last week, opening its doors to its first batch of students. Star Weekly photographer Damjan…
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Dumping disgrace
Wyndham Star WeeklyIllegal dumping continues to plague Wyndham, with a popular beach spot being among the places recently hit. Local resident Chris Cobbledick said he recently encountered…
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Military history more visible
Wyndham Star WeeklyAustralian military history has become more accessible with the Werribee RSL’s new memorabilia cabinets. Formally unveiled on Friday 30 January, the new glass cabinets will…
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Wyndham art exhibition is a must see
Wyndham Star WeeklyIf you want to see some of the best art from across Australia, then look no further than the Wyndham Art Prize finalist exhibition. Running…
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BRG approved for year two
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrooklyn Recycling Group (BRG), comprising Delta Group, ResourceCo, EcoGypsum & Fertiliser (Sunshine Groupe), and City Circle, has announced it has received approval from the Environment…
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Sunbury Road closures in February
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury Road is set to close for a number of nights as works progress on the Melbourne Airport’s third runway. Last year, works began on…
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Mural mystery
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFor some people it’s their garden, while for others it’s their car or motorbike. But for Yarraville’s Gordon Morrison it was the colourful mural on…
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Community explores new hospital
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAbout 3000 people visited the new Footscray Hospital for the Community Open Day on Sunday 1 February. It was the first time the new $1.5…