News
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Excitement at new school
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySisters Charlotte and Audrey were among the first cohort of students to walk through the gates at the new Wiyal Primary School in Fraser Rise…
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Write on
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCalling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool…
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Have your say on Hume’s traffic management plans
Northern Star WeeklyHave your say on Hume council’s proposed traffic management plans for Coolaroo and Roxburgh Park West. According to the council, these plans were made in…
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Free tennis program returns
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals are getting ready to serve up fun as Brimbank council’s ‘In2Tennis’ initiative returns. The program will give Brimbank residents a chance to pick up…
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Thomastown by-election set for May
Northern Star WeeklyA by-election will be held in Whittlesea’s Thomastown ward in May after Nic Brooks resigned from council earlier this month. Thomastown residents and ratepayers are…
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Victorian renters to benefit from expanded support services
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn a move aimed at providing more assistance to Victorian renters, the state government has announced a new program that will significantly boost funding and…
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Brimbank SES seeks new recruits
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe Brimbank VICSES (Victoria state emergency service) unit is on the lookout for new recruits. Brimbank SES deputy controller, admin and members, Vanessa White has…
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Rhyme time at the beach
Wyndham Star WeeklyYoungsters, well there parents at least, are encouraged to check out Wyndham Council’s rhyme time each Monday at Werribee South Beach. From 10.30-11am at the…
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Multimedia Maori art at Dianella
Wyndham Star WeeklyAll are invited to the Dianella Community Centre in Tarneit to view Ka Aro Kia Āro -Turn your focus to know, understand by Irihipeti Waretini…
Sport
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Royals focused on staying up
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton South Royals are hoping to turn their Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season around, starting this weekend. The Royals, who are in…
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Collins quick impression
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyTwelve months ago, Romsey’s Logan Collins was finding his feet as represented Vic Country at the under-17 national male cricket championships. Fast forward to his…
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McSpadden joins Keilor
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyNew Keilor Thunder big Lara McSpadden knows if you train with the best it’s only going to help you come game day. McSpadden, who is…
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Dockerty Cup draw revealed
Northern Star WeeklyThe draw for the opening two rounds of the Dockerty Cup-Australia Cup have been revealed. Football Victoria held the draw on Tuesday night with 225…
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Riding’s big chance
Wyndham Star WeeklyAnother Werribee product could be headed to the AFL. The Tigers have been a breeding ground in recent years with a number of players having…
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Hardy’s big year
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyMissing out on an under-16 state team proved to be a blessing in disguise for Newport Rams’ Will Hardy. The disappointment three years ago drove…
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One on one IT help
Wyndham Star WeeklyA series of free IT help sessions will be coming to Truganina Library Lounge across February and March. Staff members at the library can assist…
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Back to school zones
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyDrivers across Melton and Moorabool are being reminded to slow down and take extra care as children return to school, with reduced speed limits now…
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Regulations squash local food van dreams
Northern Star WeeklyA neighbourhood house’s hopes to host a small food trailer on their property have been squashed by planning regulations. Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre…
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Long weekend driving crackdown
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA 23-year-old probationary driver from Maddingley, found to be four times over the legal limit, was among scores of drivers nabbed for driving offences during…
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The power of women
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThose looking for a night of entertainment that encapsulates the power of women to outlast, outwit, and out-muscle sexism, look no further. Written by Emmy…
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Lunar fest ready to shine
Wyndham Star WeeklyOne of Point Cook’s most coloured and beloved community events is ready to return bigger and better than ever. The Wyndham Multicultural Lunar Festival will…
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Police target road offenders
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice recorded 116 driving offences across Brimbank as part of a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. As part of…
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West metro youth services boosted
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe state government has announced a $33 million boost to early intervention, youth mental health and community safety services across the state, including a string…
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Mill Park drink driver among hundreds caught
Northern Star WeeklyA Mill Park man is one of hundreds of drink drivers caught during a four-day police operation. In the early hours of Saturday 24 January,…
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Sunbury drink driver caught
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA Sunbury man was among those caught speeding during a four-day police operation. Over 5500 offences were detected by Victoria Police over the Australia Day…