News
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Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyGuide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…
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Summers sessions return to Spotswood
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAfter an incredible response to the inaugural Spotswood Summer Sessions at the beginning of this year, the organisers have unsurprisingly chosen to run a second…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAs Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree as well as untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty…
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Holiday timetables
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyV-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
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Musician roundtable members announced
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyMusic Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…
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Important summer fire safety tips
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAs the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
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Student mental health support
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySecondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAs Victorians prepare for Christmas, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves, putting families at risk. In…
Sport
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Edwards puts on a show
Wyndham Star WeeklyIt was the Scott Edwards show in the latest round of the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association T20 division 1 competition. The fourth…
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Crusaders on top again
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Western Crusaders remain the champions of the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition, winning an eighth straight Vic Bowl. After just one loss this season,…
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Lions’ big chase
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyDeer Park’s batters will again have to step up if it is to sit atop the table heading into Christmas in the Victorian Turf Cricket…
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Heelers continuing to build
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyHanging Rock has been hanging to get out and play some more cricket, with rain causing havoc in the first part of the Gisborne and…
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BFNL fixture released
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyBallarat Football Netball League action will kick off on Good Friday, with grand final rematches on the cards in round one. The 2026 season will…
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Rymer takes on Bendigo role
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyGisborne coach Tarryn Rymer will remain the Bendigo Netball League’s representative coach in 2026. The league announced that Rymer will lead the open representative team…
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAs Victorians prepare for Christmas, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves, putting families at risk. In…
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Free travel for youth
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available…
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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…