News
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Closure of old hospital raises questions on future
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWith the new Footscray Hospital is finally set to open this week, local residents are being warned to not expect any redevelopment of the old…
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Free immunisations sessions
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council provides free immunisations as set out by the National Immunisation Program. When you attend a council immunisation session you should bring your…
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Ambulance response times climbing
Northern Star WeeklyAmbulance response times have been released for October to December 2025, with response times slightly increasing in the northern suburbs. According to Ambulance Victoria, Hume…
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Peter Carey award returns
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklySubmissions are now open for Moorabool’s tenth annual Peter Carey short story award. Moorabool Libraries and local writers Jem Tyler-Miller and Wayne Marshall will be…
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Experience musical classics live
Northern Star WeeklyExperience classic musical songs from The Phantom of the Opera to Cats live in South Morang at the premier Michael Crawford tribute show ‘Phantom’. Keith…
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Grass fire in Fiskville
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyGrassfire advice has been issued for the Ballan district. An advice message has been issued for Ballan, Fiskville, Mount Wallace and Yaloak as firefighters respond…
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All the fun of the fete
Wyndham Star WeeklyAs fate would have it, one of the most fun local fetes is making a return to Point Cook on Saturday 21 February. The Stella…
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$16m Jameson Way upgrade complete
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Jameson Way Community Centre and Reserve expansion update is now complete and has extended the amount of public amenities available in Point Cook. The…
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Have your say on plant
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received an application for a pork rendering facility in Laverton North. Submitted by JBS Pork Pty Ltd, the application…
Sport
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Gorillas hold on
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyGrand United has given itself a chance against ladder leaders Williamstown Imperials in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. With six teams still…
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Bulldogs through to granny
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe dream of back-to-back Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division championships remains alive for Yarraville Footscray. The Bulldogs got through two tough finals on the…
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Top for Sunbury
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyClub Sunbury has given itself the best chance come Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 1, section 1 finals. Every shot was vital in the final…
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Eagles looking for consistency
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySunshine Eagles know they need to be on their A-grade game for the rest of the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1 first nine competition.…
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Swayzee goes back-to-back
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyLeap To Fame’s older brother Swayzee upstaged him again in another epic Hunter Cup and denied him a $1 million bonus at Melton last night.…
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Cats’ tough loss
Wyndham Star WeeklyHoppers Crossing has to get back to its best if it is to make sure it qualifies for the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west finals.…
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Exhibition maps Wyndham
Wyndham Star WeeklyAn ode to the wonderful and varying landscapes that make up Wyndham is currently on display at the Saltwater Community Centre. Created by professional illustrator…
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Council backs Tarneit townhouses
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has confirmed it will notify the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that it supports a proposed $11 million building development in Tarneit.…
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Ambulance response times closer to targets
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAmbulance response times have been released for October to December 2025, with response times improving in the Macedon Ranges. According to Ambulance Victoria, paramedics responded…
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Newport hosts neighbourhood house rally
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyNeighbourhood houses and community centres from across Hobsons Bay joined forces on Friday morning to demand increased funding for the sector. The rally was organised…
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Join the gardening crew
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon & Mount Macedon Community House’s (MMMCH) gardens are being kept in tip-top shape by its volunteer gardening crew. Over the past 12 months, volunteers…
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New Landcare group for Kerrie
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA new Landcare group may soon be formed for the Kerrie area. The Upper Deep Creek Landcare Network, with support from Macedon Ranges council, has…
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Get kinder ready
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council is gearing up for Kindergarten Readiness Month, with a series of free information sessions set to help families prepare for three- and-four-year old…
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Community grants flow
Northern Star WeeklyA sports playgroup for toddlers, a STEM school holiday program, a community volleyball initiative and a Pasifika community program are among the projects to receive…
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Keeping Hume cool on hot days
Northern Star WeeklyHume councillor Naim Kurt has put heat on keeping community centres doors open on hot days. At the 9 February council meeting, Cr Kurt asked…
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Calling all artists
Northern Star WeeklyApplications for the Hume Gallery annual exhibition are now open, offering emerging artists the chance to display their work. The program aims to support local…