News
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Police investigate hit and run
Northern Star WeeklyA car caught fire after colliding with a 4WD and a roadside barrier on the Western Ring Road near Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on 18…
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Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 passengers travelling via the airport terminals in December. The airport also set a new…
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Every Hall has a story
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyValentine’s Day. Many will spend it over a candlelit dinner or a romantic movie. If that is not the style for you— or your beloved–…
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Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multicultural and multifaith groups across the state. Known as…
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Concerns over AI safety
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system known as Grok on the social media platform X,…
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Awards to honour state’s sporting heroes
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyNominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs). Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, the VSAs are the most prestigious night…
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Safety excellence to be rewarded at WorkSafe awards
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWorkplace safety champions and innovators from across Victoria will be celebrated at the 2025 WorkSafe Awards next month. From 95 submitted nominations, 22 finalists have…
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Victorian bushfire appeal accepting donations
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyVictorian’s are being urged to give generously to support communities devastated by the state’s ongoing bushfire emergency. The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF)…
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Air quality advice
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWith bushfires burning across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary and…
Sport
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Cats bounce back
Wyndham Star WeeklyHoppers Crossing was able to bounce back and return to the winners list in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Cats had a bit…
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Women’s squad revealed
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Gisborne and District Cricket Association has announced its women’s representative side. The side will face off against other regions, with some of the best…
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Roosters break through
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAltona Roosters are on the board in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield. It’s been a tough season for the Roosters, who are…
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Harkness on the board
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyHarkness is finally on the board in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. Having stepped up into the Johnstone Shield this season, Harkness…
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Tigers’ settling in
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySunshine United is slowly getting the confidence back and with it wins are coming in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield. The Tigers…
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Warriors big win
Northern Star WeeklyWestmeadows is starting to hit its straps in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After an up and down start to the season, the…
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Shania Lee wanted on warrant
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice are appealing for public assistance to help locate Shania Lee. The 27-year-old Tarneit woman is wanted on warrant following a fatal house fire in…
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Camera bridges information gap
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWhen Clarke Towson and his brother moved into their elderly mother’s Spotswood home to care for her 10 years ago, one thing quickly became apparent:…
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Council calls for stronger funding
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMoorabool council is calling for major reform to the way local governments are funded, warning fast-growing councils are being pushed towards breaking point by rising…
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Youth festival vibes coming to the town centre
Wyndham Star WeeklyYoung people aged 12-25 are welcome to join in a day of fun activities on Friday 23 January with Summer at the Point. The free…
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Slow down
Wyndham Star WeeklyA road safety advocate is calling on motorists to think about their decisions after another deadly year on Wyndham roads. According to data from the…
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Police assurance ahead of festival
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyVictoria Police has said it will declare the St Albans area a designated area during the the St Albans Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday…
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CFA’s commitment to community
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyAs the fire season intensifies across Victoria, volunteers at Eynesbury CFA are once again stepping up, dedicating countless hours to training, response and community protection…
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Woodend bushfire safety session
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyWoodend CFA will be hosting a Bushfire Safety Session for residents. Join members of the Woodend CFA and hear some lessons they’ve learnt from fighting…
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Immunisation sessions
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council are providing free immunisations for residents. The next round of sessions will be held across the shire on Tuesday 20 January. In…
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Trains resume between Wyndham Vale and Geelong
Wyndham Star WeeklyTrains are resuming on the Geelong Line between Lara and Wyndham Vale, following earlier vandalism. Transport Victoria thanks passengers for their patience while crews worked…