News
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Eight arrested and firearms seized following gang investigation
Northern Star WeeklyPolice have arrested eight men and seized firearms this week following an investigation into an organised crime syndicate with international links operating in Victoria. Two…
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Western suburbs men charged following Southbank brawl
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFive men from the western suburbs have been charged in relation to an alleged brawl at a Southbank licensed premises late last year. It’s alleged…
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Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA woman accused of killing her two young children by leaving them home alone before a fire broke out has walked free from court on…
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Celebrating Lunar New Year
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThousands of people flocked to St Albans on Sunday 18 January to celebrate the year of the horse. There was a buzz of excitement among…
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Nine hours, one King, zero ad breaks
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyVeteran broadcaster Duane Zigliotto has cemented his place in Australian radio history after achieving a national record for the longest uninterrupted marathon of Elvis Presley…
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Footscray to host misfit poetry party
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHaving made their first venture out west in November last year, Melbourne poetry collective Slamtidote is making a quick return with a show in Footscray…
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Cops want mum accused of child homicide behind bars
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA mother charged over the deaths of two of her children is seeking bail after she skipped her last court hearing and had police looking…
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Frustration as Western Freeway congestion worsens
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyAintree residents are speaking out over worsening congestion and safety concerns on the Western Freeway, as daily commutes stretch longer and traffic volumes continue to…
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New year, new loo
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyNext month, Bacchus Marsh’s community parkrun at Peppertree Park will celebrate its 250th event, but participants are still without access to a nearby toilet. To…
Sport
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O’Keefe’s record breaking moment
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyDon Orr’s wicket record stood the test of time at Williamstown Imperials but was finally broken earlier this season. Having been set in the 1960s,…
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Gerada ready for the challenge
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMick Gerada was looking forward to the challenge of being an assistant coach for Caroline Springs women’s side this season. Having been part of the…
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Sports shorts
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyGDCA East Sunbury caused an upset on Saturday to knock off Diggers Rest Bulla in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. The Burras…
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Two ties in same div
Wyndham Star WeeklyOne tie is rare enough, but two in on the same day in the same division is even rarer. That was the case on Saturday…
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Kookas, Lions in tie
Northern Star WeeklyRivergum and South Morang couldn’t be split on Tuesday night in round six of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield summer smash. The Kookas…
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Hitting the court
Wyndham Star WeeklyIt was all steam ahead on Saturday as the the Wyndham Basketball Junior Representative Super Camp returned. Across six hours more than 400 players and…
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Obscene exposures in Melton
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyPolice are appealing for information following a series of obscene exposures and linked sexual assault in Melton last week. Detectives have been told a woman…
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Westmeadows upgrades enter phase two
Northern Star WeeklyThe Fawkner Street upgrade in Westmeadows has entered its second phase, with construction starting on the northern end. Phase two of the works will deliver…
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Westmeadows hotel approved despite objections
Northern Star WeeklyA hotel will be developed on Mickleham Road in Westmeadows despite hundreds of objections. In December 2025, the state government approved a permit to use…
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Wonderful Wednesday at Iramoo
Wyndham Star WeeklyIt was a wonderful Wednesday at Iramoo Community Centre in Wyndham Vale as Star Weekly journalist Jaidyn Kennedy paid a visit to the Crafties group.…
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Park upgrades complete
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council is encouraging members of the community to make use of several new park and playground facilities that have been recently installed or upgraded.…
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Dynamic duo ready to make Werribee laugh
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Umbilical Brothers are back down under and they have locked in a laugh out loud show in Werribee. On Sunday 8 February the globally…
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Celebrate crooner classics with the Rosie Show
Northern Star WeeklyGet ready to step back in time with Rosemary Clooney’s ‘The Ultimate Crooner Show’. The fabulous TV host Rosie, will make special tributes to her…
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Six sets of twins ready for school
Northern Star WeeklyLike many others, these students are starting at a new school this year, but they won’t be walking into their first day alone. Maryah, Maryam,…
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Wanted woman hands herself in
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice have revealed that a 27-year-old Tarneit woman who was wanted on warrant following a fatal house fire in Sydenham on 8 September 2024 has…
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Bestselling author-illustrator inspires young creatives
Northern Star WeeklyKids have flocked to Lalor Library to learn all about creative writing and drawing from bestselling children’s author-illustrator, Ben Wood. Wood guided the budding creatives…