News
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Australia Day ALGA ask dropped
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has decided to not ask the federal government what it should do on Australia Day. On Tuesday February 24, councillors debated what issues…
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Killer’s kids vow to forgive, not forget mother’s death
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyLise Muliaga’s five young children had every reason to fall apart after her death. After all, it was their father Rimoni Muliaga, who took her…
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Council seeks answers on freeway upgrades
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council has called for urgent clarity and expanded works as part of the long-awaited Western Freeway upgrade, unanimously backing a call for answers at…
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Speeds reduced in Ranges towns
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySpeed limit changes are coming to Macedon Ranges town centres. Following consultation with the community, Macedon Ranges council said it has received formal approval from…
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Bush boogie
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThose in the mood for some good old fashioned boot scootin’ are in luck, with the annual Newport Lakes Bush Dance returning in March. Organised…
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Barro extension granted twice
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has granted the operator of Kealba landfill, Barro Group, an extension to 19 March to demonstrate why its licence…
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Funding found
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyFunding has been found for works at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. The Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Committee of Management said the group has been…
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Sod turn on a new chapter
Wyndham Star WeeklyOur Lady of the Southern Cross Primary School turned the page – or soil – on a new chapter on Thursday 26 February. Students and…
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Wyndham Basketball and Junubi join forces
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham Basketball Association (WBA) and Junubi Wyndham, a community group that supports South Sudanese youth and their families, have announced a working partnership. The partnership…
Sport
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Sanders returns to Jets
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyOne of the Sunbury Jets greatest ever players will be back on at Boardman Stadium this Big V men’s championship season. After some late changes…
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Lions’ T20 delight
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThere was no repeat of last year as Deer Park claimed the Victorian Turf Cricket Association group A T20 premiership. The Lions were made to…
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Warriors win T20
Wyndham Star WeeklyPoint Cook was celebrating into the night after claiming the Victorian Turf Cricket Association group B T20 title. The Warriors were able to hold their…
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Saints ready to launch
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyConsistency and doing the small things right are the keys for St Albans Saints in the National Premier League this season. The Saints showed positive…
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Falcons to go again
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyCity West Falcons’ championship side is back for the Victorian Netball League season, but fans should expect a glimpse of the future. The Falcons, who…
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Eagles remain focused
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyEynesbury Eagles have their sights set on fielding under-19 football and netball sides in next year’s Riddell District Football Netball League. The Eagles have built…
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Full steam ahead to open day
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA small army of volunteers is busily preparing for the Newport Workshops Open Days on the Labour Day long weekend. The biennial event takes place…
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Rec centre back on wish list
Wyndham Star WeeklyAn indoor basketball centre in Point Cook is back on Wyndham council’s advocacy agenda. At the Tuesday 24 February council meeting, Cr Susan McIntyrecalling for…
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Pickleball pushback
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury has new pickleball courts – but not everyone is happy about it. Hume council painted pickleball lines on six netball courts at Clarke Oval,…
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Noise backlash
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals have raised concerns about a high-pitched noise device being used to deter rough sleepers at the Brimbank multi-deck car park on George Street, near…
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Step into the dark
Wyndham Star WeeklyA different way of being entertained is coming to Werribee in March with Transmission – into the dark. The sell-out hit of Melbourne and Adelaide…
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Sharing the dignity
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyDarley Neighbourhood House (DNH) is tackling period poverty as part of the Share the Dignity Campaign, and it has already made a huge impact. Share…
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Desk hours reduced again
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCaroline Springs Police Station has again come under the spotlight after the station hours were reduced for the second time in a month. Victoria Police…
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Blackshaws truck ban could spread
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyTrucks could soon be banned from even more inner west streets just months after bans and nighttime curfews were implemented on a number of major…
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Work still to be done on IWD
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyInternational Women’s Day (IWD) has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality.…
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CFA recruits wanted
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCaroline Springs Fire Brigade is on the lookout for new recruits. “Whether you’re interested in responding to emergency calls, helping behind the scenes, or supporting…