News
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Farewell to local landmark
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLong-time Sunshine residents have responded to Brimbank council’s Emergency Order, issued last month, to fully demolish the former council building at 6–18 Alexandra Avenue in…
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New chief takes charge
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFor the first time in 12 months, Hobsons Bay council has a permanent chief executive with Phu Nguyen officially starting in the role on Monday…
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Detox and turn your home sustainable
Northern Star WeeklyWhittlesea is hosting a home sustainability speed dating event for residents to ask a range of experts about making their home more comfortable, energy-efficient and…
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Congestion fuels renewed calls for eastern link
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMoorabool council is calling on governments to move beyond studies and promises and deliver tangible upgrades to the west’s road network, as congestion in Bacchus…
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Weastmeadows hotel approved despite objections
Northern Star WeeklyA hotel will be developed on Mickleham Road in Westmeadows despite hundreds of objections. In December 2025, the state government approved a permit to use…
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Calling all environment enthusiasts
Northern Star WeeklyNature lovers, local volunteers and and environment enthusiasts can now register for Hume’s 2026 nature stewards program. The environmental education course spans over 10 weeks,…
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Moorabool welcomes new Aussies
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMoorabool’s Australia Day celebrations will bring together people from all around the world as 56 new citizens officially call Australia home. The new citizens are…
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Newport man facing drugs and weapons charges
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA Newport man is facing dozens of drugs and weapons charges after raids conducted by VIPER Taskforce detectives on Monday. Two search warrants were executed…
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Preserving the Amharic language
Wyndham Star WeeklyA local language school is helping Wyndham’s Ethiopian community preserve its native languages through Amharic classes. Afroage’s free classes for children aged 5-12 are designed…
Sport
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Two ties in samediv
Wyndham Star WeeklyOne tie is rare enough, but two in on the same day in the same division is even rarer. That was the case on Saturday…
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Eagles important win
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIt was a line in the sand moment for Yarraville in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. The Eagles had just two wins…
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Lions hang on
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyTaylors Lakes did just enough to make it four wins in a row on Saturday in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Lions match…
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Lions run halted
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton was unable to keep the momentum going in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. Facing Balwyn in a one-dayer, the Lions were…
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Panthers keep going
Northern Star WeeklyMerrifield Panthers are continuing on their merry way in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield. Last season’s premiers, the Panthers sit undefeated…
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Cats bounce back
Wyndham Star WeeklyHoppers Crossing was able to bounce back and return to the winners list in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Cats had a bit…
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Seddon car fire arrests
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyPolice arrested two people after a car was allegedly set alight in Seddon on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a car ablaze…
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Wineries open up
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySummertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across weekends in the Macedon Ranges in January, wineries across the regions are opening…
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Learn how to get bushfire ready
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyKyneton residents are being encouraged to attend a community information session to learn more about bushfire readiness. Kyneton Fire Brigade will host the information session…
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Connect with nature
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury residents that are passionate about the environment are being urged to apply for Hume council’s Nature Stewards program. The 10‑week environmental education course is…
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Cemetery on the way
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyVictoria’s largest cemetery to be developed in over a century is taking shape at Harkness Memorial Park. The 128-hectare site is set to open in…
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Australia day hours
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCouncil services and facility hours across Melton will change over the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 26 January. Council civic centres and offices will…
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Melton welcomes new citizens
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton is gearing up for a memorable Australia Day this year, with 400 residents from more than 50 countries set to become Australian citizens at…
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Fridays to keep loneliness away
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyLoneliness is an increasingly common problem, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring it a global health threat that affects an estimated one in six…
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Sydenham man arrested
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice have charged a 36-year-old Sydenham man after alleged attempted car theft and an assault in Coburg on 1 December 2025. It is alleged a…
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Speedster caught
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA 21-year-old St Albans man was allegedly caught driving 194km/h in a 100km/h zone in Little River in the early morning of Tuesday 20 January.…