News
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When school is out for the final time
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThirteen years of primary and secondary schooling comes to an end for my daughter next week as we wait for the final piece of the…
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Support for local teddies
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe Melton ladies who knit and crochet trauma teddies have been praised for their work by Djerriwrarrh Masonic Lodge for their work carefully crafting trauma…
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Rough Sleeper Initiative recognised
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton City Council has recently been recognised for its innovative approach to addressing homelessness, picking up an award at the 2025 Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards…
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Sunday Velo Day in Footscray
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAustralia’s greatest cyclist helped christen the inner-west’s new cycling super-highway on Sunday. Tour de France winner Cadel Evans joined students from Footscray City Primary School…
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Road upgrade changes to save trees
Northern Star WeeklySix large river red gums will be saved by design changes to the northern upgrades on Yan Yean Road. Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) roads…
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Man charged over Strathtulloh burglary
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyPolice have charged a man after it was alleged a knife was produced during an aggravated burglary in Strathtulloh on 24 November. It is alleged…
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Graffiti investigation
Wyndham Star WeeklyPolice are investigating a report of criminal damage in Hoppers Crossing between 4 and 5 December. A fence near a place of worship on Hogan’s…
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Family flees Caroline Springs house fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA family of five escaped a house fire in Caroline Springs on Sunday 7 December, with one man sustaining burns to his face and hands.…
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Five men charged following Broadmeadows stabbing investigation
Northern Star WeeklyPolice have charged five men following an alleged affray and stabbing in Broadmeadows on 26 November . A 24-year-old Taylors Lakes man was re-arrested on…
Sport
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Two re-sign for Werribee
Wyndham Star WeeklyLouis Pinnuck is back for a 10th season while Myles McCluggage is hoping to backup a strong first season at Werribee in the Victorian Football…
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Centurions are on the board
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee Centrals got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season on Sunday. Rain washed out much of the play on…
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Crusaders through again
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWestern Crusaders hopes of a ninth championship in a row remain alive after a massive Gridiron Victoria division 1 semi final win on Saturday. The…
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Burras get the win
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyDiggers Rest Bulla continued on its winning ways as rain again was an issue in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. In the Johnstone Shield,…
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Rockies fall short
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA late comeback from the Macedon Ranges Rockies fell short in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west men’s grand final. The Rockies trailed by…
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Lions get home
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyDeer Park returned to the winners list with a final over win against Westmeadows on Sunday in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Two-day…
More News
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Family flees Caroline Springs house fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA family of five escaped a house fire in Caroline Springs on Sunday 7 December, with one man sustaining burns to his face and hands.…
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Five men charged following Broadmeadows stabbing investigation
Northern Star WeeklyPolice have charged five men following an alleged affray and stabbing in Broadmeadows on 26 November . A 24-year-old Taylors Lakes man was re-arrested on…
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Confluence of water bodies
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAfter three years of collaboration, Greater Western Water (GWW) and Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association (MRWA) have entered into a formal partnership. The partnership between…
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Comedy night to come to a close
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyLast laughs have been called for one an inner-west comedy night. Since mid-2022, Foots-Loose Comedy has been providing laughs and a platform for young comedians…
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Coping with the holiday season
Northern Star WeeklyAcross much of the world, December and January are special. The change of year, the change of season, the sense of renewal – it’s no…
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Christmas brunch for struggling locals
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals doing it tough on Christmas day are invited to a community Christmas brunch in Brimbank. The ‘more hope for Christmas’ brunch is hosted by…