News
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Council commits to new reconciliation action plan
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyHume council has adopted an updated Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) dedicated to the memory of Uncle Darryl Burns. At the November 8 council meeting, Wurundjeri…
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Little River’s new youth space
Wyndham Star WeeklyPossy Newland Reserve in Little River is now home to a new play and youth space. The park upgrade includes a new playground equipment and…
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Council’s holiday period service updates
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank council has announced important service updates during the festive period that may impact locals. Between the dates of 24 and 31 December: -Keilor Community…
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Melton’s festive hours
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council has advised residents of altered service hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Kerbside bin collections on Thursday 25 and Friday 26…
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Aintree Auskickers’ grand experience
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyTen young players from Aintree Football Club enjoyed the experience of a lifetime on Saturday 29 November, taking part in the 2025 AFLW Grand Final…
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Local’s warning to pet owners
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA Keilor resident is urging neighbours to take extra precautions to keep pets safe from snakes this summer after his cat was bitten. Local Jim…
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’Heartbreaking’ trading issues
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA local food truck owner said he is not sure his small business will survive after attempting to negotiate trading conditions following the rejection of…
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Fatal Somerton crash
Northern Star WeeklyPolice are investigating a fatal crash in Somerton in which a rolling truck hit a pole that fell on a passing car killing the driver.…
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Christmas gets crafty
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyHume Libraries have brought Christmas cheer to the city thanks to a range of events. At the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, crafters came together…
Sport
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Dang makes his mark for Seabrook
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA teenager is taking Seabrook and the competition by storm in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season. At just 14, Siddh Dang made…
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NPL fixtures released
Northern Star WeeklyThe National Premier League season will kick off in February with history to be made as the men’s and women’s will kick-off simultaneously. Both seasons…
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Imperial Command gets the Cash
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA decision by Andy Gath to bypass the Group 1 Haras Des Trotteurs Great Square paid dividends when a stable favourite took out the Aldebaran…
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Bombers on a roll
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThings are going right on and off the field for Riddell in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield seconds. Last season’s runners up,…
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Bees bounce back
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee got an important win as the first half of the Bowls Victoria division 2, section 1 competition came to an end on Saturday. While…
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Northern FNL has new CEO
Northern Star WeeklyThe Northern Football Netball League will enter the Christmas break with a new chief executive locked in. The league announced on 8 December that Daniel…
More News
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Fatal Somerton crash
Northern Star WeeklyPolice are investigating a fatal crash in Somerton in which a rolling truck hit a pole that fell on a passing car killing the driver.…
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Christmas gets crafty
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyHume Libraries have brought Christmas cheer to the city thanks to a range of events. At the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, crafters came together…
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Cat containment delayed
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council has pushed back changes to is cat containment policy until 2029. At the 26 November council meeting, councillors voted to adopt the…
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Youth council explored
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council will look to implement a youth council. The youth council will comprise of nine positions – three from each council ward –…
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Hume considers differential rates
Northern Star WeeklyHume council will consult with the community next year about adopting differential property rates in the 2027/28 financial year. At the November 8 council meeting,…
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Highpoint police operation
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHighpoint Shopping Centre will have an extra police presence over the summer months as part of efforts to reduce crime and improve safety at retail…