News
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Tunnel report sparks filter fight
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA cabinet minister and local campaign group have traded insults following the release of damning report into the exhaust stacks being constructed for the West…
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New use for bamboo at zoo
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWerribee Open Range Zoo is making do with bamboo in some ways that are pretty new. Using bamboo donated from Geelong Botanic Gardens, keepers have…
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Powerlifter heads to Sri Lanka
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank resident Karl Di Falco is hoping to take out a new Australian record next month. The athlete will fly to Sri Lanka in November…
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Werewolf cats doing well
Wyndham Star WeeklyWith Halloween right around the corner, there is one cat breed in Wyndham doing scarily well. Known by some as ‘Werewolf cats,’ Lykois have been…
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Contracts awarded for road upgrades
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government has announced it has awarded contracts to carry out upgrades on major roads and intersections that Wyndham motorists frequent. BMD Constructions has…
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History website a ‘disappointment’
Wyndham Star WeeklyA local historian has expressed dissatisfaction with Wyndham council’s new digital history website, claiming key sources have been ignored. Lance Pritchard of the Werribee District…
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Trio arrested after 10-month investigation
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThree men from the western suburbs have been arrested following a 10-month investigation into a series of commercial burglaries. Police will allege the trio –…
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Family escapes Burnside fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA family of six escaped a large house fire at Fydler Avenue, Burnside, early on morning on Friday 24 October, which Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)…
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Kolbe kicks off partnership
Northern Star WeeklyKolbe Catholic College has officially launched a new partnership with the Liverpool Football Club International Academy, marking what the school described as “an exciting new…
Sport
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Keilor Park on the right track
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyKeilor Park believes it has the balance right for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. The Devils showed good signs at times last…
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Faulkhead takes new role
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThree-time Darley women’s premiership coach Brett Faulkhead is staying at the club, taking on the role of the club’s inaugural under-19 girls coach. Faulkhead, who…
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New era for South Morang
Northern Star WeeklyIt’s an exciting new era for South Morang under new coach Matt Penn in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. After eight seasons, two…
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Premiership Cat not offered new contract
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyPremiership Cat and dual Carji Greeves Medallist Cam Guthrie has not been offered a contract for next season, ending a 240-game career after being selected…
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Brew back again
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee’s champion midfielder Dom Brew will enter rare territory in 2026, re-signing to play his 10th season at the Victorian Football League club. One of…
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Lions add key duo
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA pair of Point Cook Centrals players are making the move to Deer Park for next year’s Essendon District Football League premier division season. The…
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Family escapes Burnside fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA family of six escaped a large house fire at Fydler Avenue, Burnside, early on morning on Friday 24 October, which Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)…
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Kolbe kicks off partnership
Northern Star WeeklyKolbe Catholic College has officially launched a new partnership with the Liverpool Football Club International Academy, marking what the school described as “an exciting new…
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Hume Elder brings home award
Northern Star WeeklyWestmeadows local Aunty Jo Russell has been recognised among Victoria’s most inspiring older residents, receiving the Emerging Impact Award at this year’s Victorian Senior of…
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Homework to headbanging
Northern Star WeeklyMelbourne’s next generation of performers are set to dial up the volume in Theatrical Inc’s School of Rock the Musical, which hits the National theatre…
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Tradie among drugs arrests
Northern Star WeeklyA licensed electrician and two other men have been arrested following police raids targeting a network of cannabis crop houses linked to organised crime across…
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Sunbury Netball recognised
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury Netball Association has taken home the Woolworths NetSetGo Centre of the Year award at the recent Netball Victoria Awards. The club was awarded for…