News
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New chair for VicHealth
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyVicHealth board member Ian Hamm has been named the new chair of the organisation, replacing former federal Health Minister and longtime Gellibrand MP, Nicola Roxon…
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Booked in
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank bookworm Stuart is gearing up for a big summer of reading. The four-year-old will participate in his first Big Summer Read, a challenge run…
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Free weekend travel for carers and disability pensioners
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyPublic transport on weekends will soon be free across the state for carers and disability pensioners. Premier Jacinta Allan alongside Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams,…
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Coffee catch up
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyVillage Connect will bring its Coffee Catch Up to Kyneton this week. The one-hour coffee gatherings for 55 and older residents welcome new residents, individuals…
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Growler returns to swamp
Northern Star WeeklyThe growling grass frog (growler) has returned to a Merri Creek swamp after a successful habitat restoration trial. The five-month long trial conducted by Melbourne…
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Council wins two awards
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has received awards for several of its environmental and transport initiatives. At the Tuesday 25 November council meeting, mayor Josh Gilligan announced the…
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Books inspired by inventor brother
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA Taylors Hill author has penned a series of books inspired by her late brother. The first book in Nina De Goederen’s ‘Johnny the inventor’…
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Melton, Moorabool response times rise
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyAmbulance response times across Melton and Moorabool continue to sit below the statewide average, according to the latest data from Ambulance Victoria. Performance data between…
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Melton Valley tees up 20 more years
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton Valley Golf Club will continue to call its long-time home base on Melton Valley Drive and High Street its own, after council unanimously moved…
Sport
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Lions slip up
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA form slump by Taylors Lakes has continued as it conceded first innings points on the first day of play against Croydon in the Victorian…
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Bulldogs go big
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray’s two most experienced players guided the Bulldogs to their third win of the Victorian Premier Cricket season on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ batting strength was…
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Bulls finally get on pitch, winning ways continue
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyIt turned out to be a longer pre-season than most for Bacchus Marsh in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league A-grade competition. Forfeits,…
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Pingers surprising start
Northern Star WeeklyEpping is proving one of the surprise packets of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield early in the season. The Pingers have undergone a…
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Coaching change at Bombers
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyRiddell will have a new netball coach with the club announcing two-time grand final coach Emily Ktona won’t be returning for next year’s Riddell District…
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Japanese trip a hit for six
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyCricket provides opportunities and friendships across the world and Keilor Cricket Club is hoping the recent visit of three Japanese players to the club is…
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Melton, Moorabool response times rise
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyAmbulance response times across Melton and Moorabool continue to sit below the statewide average, according to the latest data from Ambulance Victoria. Performance data between…
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Melton Valley tees up 20 more years
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton Valley Golf Club will continue to call its long-time home base on Melton Valley Drive and High Street its own, after council unanimously moved…
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Tachos elected mayor
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyIndependent councillor Virginia Tachos has been elected Brimbank mayor for the next 12 months. The third term councillor was elected mayor at a council meeting…
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Christmas craft and cheer
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Woodend Neighbourhood House will be offering a series of festive and creative Christmas workshops designed especially for school-aged children from prep to grade six.…
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Council invests in fixing “rollercoaster” roads
Northern Star WeeklyHume council has invested $1.5 million towards road upgrades in Craigieburn. At the 24 November council meeting, New Horizon Construction was awarded the contract to…
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Minimising gambling harm across Hume
Northern Star WeeklyHume council will commit to a stronger stance against gambling in its draft Gambling Harm Policy. Endorsed for public exhibition at the 24 November meeting,…