News
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Heritage changes coming
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMoorabool council has moved to formally protect more than 100 heritage places across the western part of the shire, voting to adopt an amendment to…
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Sunshine library floor closure
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank Libraries has issued an announcement, saying level one of Sunshine library will be closed the evening on Monday 9 February due to minor flooding.…
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New vehicle for Wyndham SES
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham SES volunteers have received the keys to a handy little vehicle that will help them do what they do best. A new Isuzu four-wheel…
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Mount Players kick off 2026 season
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Mount Players has an exciting 2026 season coming up, with the first show about to open at the Mountview Theatre. Rehearsals have been in…
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Support for abuse victims
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) is offering several free support services for people who may be affected by alleged sexual assaults in…
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Lister reflects on first year
Wyndham Star WeeklyFor most people, seeing a photo of themselves at their parent’s house would hardly be unusual. But for Werribee MP John Lister– who fought last…
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Getting ready for kindergarten
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAs part of ‘kindergarten readiness month’ next month, local sessional kindergarten providers will host a series of open days from 17-26 March, giving families the…
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Have your say on Yan Yean Reservoir
Northern Star WeeklyHave your say on the future of the Yan Yean Reservoir Park by providing feedback on Melbourne Water’s plans to revitalise the site. Melbourne Water…
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Reserve masterplan on the way
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Macedon Ranges community is invited to provide feedback on the Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve. Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback on the project to…
Sport
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Eagles big scalp
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyYarraville pulled off its best win of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season on Saturday, knocking off Spotswood. The Eagles, who were on top…
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Demons important win
Northern Star WeeklyTullamarine is one step closer to securing its spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield for next season. The Demons faced bottom…
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Thunder enjoying the challenge
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyEast Sunbury is hoping to finish its inaugural season in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s B-grade competition with a couple more wins. The…
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Brasher makes debut
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray’s Dylan Brasher was almost the hero for Victoria in his Sheffield Shield debut last week After piling on the runs at Victorian Premier Cricket…
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RDFNL breaks silence
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Riddell District Football Netball League has broken its silence on the fallout from the Kyneton Women’s Football Club being denied entry to it and…
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Giants big scalp
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee Giants had one of their performances of the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1 first nine season to upset Essendon. Sitting at contrasting ends…
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Lisa and Jess go beyond the bitumen
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyLocal Gordon legends Lisa Plaisted and Jessica Wibberley are set to hit the road for the second time raising funds and awareness for mental health…
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Braybrook ramps up for BMX fest
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyMelbourne’s inner-west will take centre stage this weekend at the Braybrook BMX Festival, a three-day celebration of action sports, youth culture and community, headlined by…
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Brimbank writers and readers festival returns
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLovers of literature rejoice! The Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is returning next month for its biggest event to date. Thirty-four events will run over…
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New measles exposure sites
Northern Star WeeklyThe Department of Health has listed four measles exposure sites in the northern suburbs since 28 January. The most recent exposure occurred at Northend Medical…
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Former Cash Converters operators penalised
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured a total of $112,985 in penalties against the former operators of three Cash Converters stores in Melbourne’s north…
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Man charged following bike theft
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA 25-year-old Melton man has been charged following the theft of a motorcycle from an address in Tarneit on Saturday 7 February. Police successfully located…
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Attempted murder charge
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyPolice have charged a man following an alleged assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh last week. The man was arrested at a residential address in…
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Man dies in Wyndham Vale
Wyndham Star WeeklyPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Wyndham Vale on the morning of Sunday 8 February. Emergency services responded to…
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Maidstone church fire suspicious
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA fire at a Maidstone church early on Sunday morning is being treated as suspicious. Fire crews were called to the church on Richelieu Street…
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Suspicious Campbellfield fire
Northern Star WeeklyPolice are investigating a suspicious caravan storage yard fire in Campbellfield. Four caravans were damaged by the blaze at the business on Sydney Road on…