Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Residents encouraged to mind water usage
Residents across Melbourne’s north and west are being called upon to reduce their water consumption as state storage levels fall to 61% of capacity. This…
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Additional health test for newborns
Victoria has become the first Australian jurisdiction to include sickle cell disease in its universal newborn health screening program. This expansion brings the total number…
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Johns’ new challenge
One door closed and another opened for new Keilor Thunder signing Matt Johns. Johns, who had been playing in Queensland, was set to play basketball…
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Forum supports women living with epilepsy across all life stages
Epilepsy Action Australia and Australian Women with Epilepsy are inviting women across the country to take part in a powerful one-day forum designed to uplift,…
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Funding to improve road safety across Victoria
Victorian community organisations and groups will receive a total of $600,000 in grants from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to develop and implement local road…
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Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage
The tiny, yet very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is making its way to the west later this month. The orchestra will present its new show…
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Police cut concerns
Residents and local politicians have raised concerns over further cuts to counter hours at Keilor Downs Police Station as well as a lack of police…
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Pink Angels comes to Brimbank
The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month. Money raised on…
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Smelly problem lingers
A strong odour resembling rotting meat continues to affect residents in the Sunshine-area, prompting questions about the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) enforcement on the companies…
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Changing young lives
Anglicare Victoria, the state’s largest provider of out-of-home care, has put out an urgent call to locals in the west to become foster carers. For…
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Probus member callout
Deer Park Probus Club is on the lookout for new members. President Peter Dimitrijevic said the club provides an opportunity for seniors in the community…
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School fair fun
There’s growing excitement among students at St Augustine’s Primary School as the school’s community fair fast approaches. A variety of rides and attractions will be…
