News
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Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAmendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 officially passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 November – bringing Victoria’s laws in line with some other…
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New knife crime laws as record number taken off streets
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyViolent offenders using knives may be locked up for longer as a record number of machetes and other blades are seized, mainly from criminals and…
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Cat Protection Society of Victoria appeals for the gift of nine lives this Christmas
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThis Christmas, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on Victorians to help give the gift of life to cats in need through…
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Young readers receive boost
Wyndham Star WeeklyAs Children’s Book Week celebrations wrapped up, the state government is encouraging young people and children to keep on reading through the Premiers’ Reading Challenge…
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Monash study identifies safest cars
Wyndham Star WeeklyAustralians can now access the 2025 Used Car Safety Ratings, providing the latest independent insights to help consumers choose the safest second-hand vehicles on the…
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Harder laws against underquoting coming
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government is introducing new laws to more intensely target the practise of underquoting in house sales. The laws will be introduced next year…
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Help shape Avalon’s future
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government has announced it is now accepting community feedback on how to develop its 10-year strategy to develop Avalon Airport and its employment…
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Departing international students given cyber crime warning
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning departing international students to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals looking to scam and launder…
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Fashion festival turns 30
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Melbourne Fashion Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary when it takes place early next year. Beginning in 1996, the festival is now Australia’s largest…
Sport
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Harry a bowls rising star
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyDeer Park young gun Harry Coleman claimed a gold medal in the boys fours lawn bowls event at the Australian under-18 Championships in Devonport last…
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Stewart making his mark
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThere is an underlying restlessness with this month’s Don Deeble sports star Jobe Stewart. Having started taekwondo when he was just eight because his mum…
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Broncos flying, keen to continue growing
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyYears of hard work have paid off for the Melton Broncos in the NRL Victoria competitions. After many struggles, the club finds itself in the…
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Family affair for Heights
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyIt was a family affair for Sunshine Heights in its win against Point Cook Centrals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday…
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Wilson named Sunbury Lions coach
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Sunbury Lions games record holder Jaimee-lee Wilson will take on the coaching reins for next year’s Essendon District Football League women’s season. Wilson, who…
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Raso, Charleson join Werribee
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee has signed another western suburbs local as it aims to strength its squad for next year’s Victorian Football League season. Massimo Raso switches the…
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Departing international students given cyber crime warning
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning departing international students to not sell their bank accounts and ID to criminals looking to scam and launder…
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Fashion festival turns 30
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Melbourne Fashion Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary when it takes place early next year. Beginning in 1996, the festival is now Australia’s largest…
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Fuel price caps coming
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyVictorian motorists will be given clearer notice of fuel price changes, with a daily fuel price cap to be introduced. The price cap is part…
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New National Children’s Commissioner commences term
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAustralia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, said the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she began…
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Mernda man charged for harassing Federal MP online
Northern Star WeeklyThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed a search warrant at a Mernda home on Friday 21 November, charging a man with using electronic devices to…
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Crafty ladies helping kids
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee Ladies for Kids volunteers will set up their Christmas stall at Pacific Werribee from November 24-30, as members sell their craft works to raise…