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Public schools to pay for devices
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe state government is removing the requirement for parents to provide digital devices for primary school students. Public primary schools will no longer need to…
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Bridge tragedy book
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA Melbourne author has marked the 55th anniversary of the collapse of the West Gate Bridge this month with the release of a new book.…
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New bushfire research
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe devastating 2019-20 bushfires inspired Rebecca Ryan to dig deep into Australia’s past to better understand how bushfires have changed over thousands of years. “We…
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Cyber safety internships open
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government is calling all cyber security graduates looking to kick-start their careers and learn how to help protect Victorians from cyber threats. Expressions…
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New rental laws announced
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe state government is changing the law to introduce a new Portable Rental Bond Scheme and help do away with the ‘double bond’ payment phenomenon.…
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Minecraft Halloween movie
Wyndham Star WeeklyIf trick or treating isn’t your bag, then tag along to Powell Reserve in Hoppers Crossing for a movie night. Hosted by Wyndham council, A…
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Mambourin Town Centre expansion
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has signed off on a plan to subdivide land and use it for the expansion of the Mambourin Town Centre. The site, which…
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30km/h zones considered
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council may consider implementing 30km/h speed limits following a study that suggests dropping resident speed zones may save lives. On Wednesday 15 October, RMIT’s…
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Melton soccer investment prioritised
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyFour new soccer facilities across Melton were earmarked as a priority among others by the governing body for the sport in Victoria. Football Victoria announced…
Sport
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Wunhym, Covelli depart Sharks
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyHillside’s move into the Essendon District Football League premier division will come without two of the side’s biggest names. Captain Zak Wunhym and full forward…
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Yarraville-Footscray ready to go again
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyYarraville-Footscray isn’t feeling any extra pressure despite entering the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division competition as the reigning premiers. The Bulldogs surprised a lot…
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Crotty’s making her mark
Northern Star WeeklyA Broadmeadows basketballer is hoping to take her game to the highest levels after a breakout season. Maddison Crotty was a standout for the Hume…
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Dahlhaus, Riding re-sign
Wyndham Star WeeklyForward Jay Dahlhaus and midfielder Jack Riding are the latest players to commit to Werribee for next year’s Victorian Football League season. The 2025 campaign…
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Hourigan takes on Thunder women’s coaching role
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyNew East Sunbury women’s coach Mark Hourigan is keen to help the Thunder’s women’s program take the next step in the Essendon District Football League.…
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Western Utd players pick up pieces as A-League starts
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWhen the A-League Men season starts without Western United, the players left in the lurch by the club’s untimely demise will still be picking up…
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30km/h zones considered
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council may consider implementing 30km/h speed limits following a study that suggests dropping resident speed zones may save lives. On Wednesday 15 October, RMIT’s…
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Melton soccer investment prioritised
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyFour new soccer facilities across Melton were earmarked as a priority among others by the governing body for the sport in Victoria. Football Victoria announced…
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Pair charged following stolen vehicle arrests
Northern Star WeeklyA 29-year-old Tullamarine man and a 24-year-old Sydenham man have been charged following their arrests after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton…
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Police blitz arrests
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyFifty-three people were arrested as part of a major police operation in Brimbank and Melton earlier this month with police also seizing several edged weapons…
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Second Northern study hub
Northern Star WeeklyMore tertiary students in Melbourne’s outer north now have even greater access to education after the opening of the latest study hub in Epping. Skills…
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Moves to bring road under council control
Northern Star WeeklyHume has taken the first step toward declaring a section of road abutting 810 and 860 Summerhill Road in Craigieburn a public highway. Councillors began…