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Australian Open smashes attendance records
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThis year’s Australian Open was officially the most attended on record. More than 1.368 million tennis fans flocked to Melbourne Park for the 2026 tournament,…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyVictorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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Footy films initiative returns
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyMelbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), AFL, and VicScreen have announced that Footy Shorts will back in 2026. The first Footy Shorts lineup proved a winner…
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Virtual solution for ADHD medication problem
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLiving with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult enough without having to urgently replace a lost, expired or depleted prescriptions for medication. To…
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Support Sweethearts for HeartKids
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyEvery day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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Walk to Work Day coming
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced a new initiative for Walk to Work Day, partnering with the Black Dog Institute to spotlight the mental…
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Airport chaplain inspires drama
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges 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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NFL coming to Melbourne
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe National Football League has confirmed that the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026. The…
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New
Wyndham Star WeeklyNearly 1000 new doctors are entering Victoria’s public health system this month, with a significant number allocated to hospitals serving Melbourne’s western and northern growth…
Sport
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Geislinger’s perfect timing
Northern Star WeeklyOne of Hume City Broncos new imports for the Big V women’s championship was sitting right under their nose. Maddi Geislinger joins the Broncos having…
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Stewart takes out Deeble
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyDon Deeble winner for 2025 Jobe Stewart was left speechless on Wednesday night as he was awarded the honour. Stewart was the last of 10…
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Maric joins Panthers
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyNewport has added a big target as another former AFL player joins the club for the Western Football League division 1 season. The Panthers announced…
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Spring Hills ready to go
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklySpring Hills got a taste of what the National Premier League women’s competition was like last season, and are keen for more. Spring Hills showed…
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Wyndham pair on world stage
Wyndham Star WeeklyFrom the netball courts in Wyndham, to the national stage it’s been a fun journey for Reikken Brodie and Blake Cachia so far. The pair…
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Sunday cricket action
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe rain cleared and the sun came out making it perfect weather for cricket on Sunday, including a grand final. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic…
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Doctors ready for rare hospital move
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHaving worked as a doctor at Footscray Hospital for 35 years, including a period as director of its emergency department, there’s not much that Professor…
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Have your say on Wollert buses
Northern Star WeeklyThe state government is calling on residents to have their say on changes to bus services in Wollert and Epping before development plans are finalised.…
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Workshops to support rural landholders
Northern Star WeeklyWhittlesea council is launching a new agriculture workshop series to support rural landholders in the municipality. The six-part The Regenerative Agriculture for Rural Landholders workshop…
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Events heat up the west
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySummer is heating up across the west with a mix of music, culture and experiences for locals to enjoy. Love Westside has put together a…
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Tubes of survival
Wyndham Star WeeklyFebruary 1-7 was Feeding Tube Awareness Week, which aims to increase the understanding of tube feeding. Jena Carr spoke with two women with feeding tube…
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Riverbend feedback opens
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council is calling on residents to have their say on the future of a beloved local park. Locals can contribute to the concept designs…
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Celebrating speaking
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee Toastmasters celebrated a pretty significant milestone on Wednesday 4 February, clocking up their 1000th meeting. For decades, the group has helped locals from all…
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Love is in Tylden’s air
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyGrab your partner and spin them round and round for a rockin’ and rollin’ Valentine’s Day Prom in Tylden. For the fourth year in a…
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Delivering for over 155 years
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyOne of Kyneton’s most beloved buildings has reached a special milestone. Kyneton Post Office recently marked 155 years, with Australia Post celebrating its rich history…
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Melton’s priorities
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton’s council is calling for a whole-of-government partnership approach to help meet the demand of its rapidly growing community, unveiling its latest advocacy priorities on…