Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Appeal for assistance

    Appeal for assistance

    Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated burglary and assault in Keilor. A male offender armed with a hammer entered the open garage…

  • Rovers focused on developing female program

    Rovers focused on developing female program

    Albion Rovers have some ambitious plans for the future and female participation is at the forefront of the plans for the club. A new committee…

  • Kinder crackdown

    Kinder crackdown

    The state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…

  • Opportunity suburbs revealed

    Opportunity suburbs revealed

    Four suburbs in Melbourne’s north-west have been revealed as locations providing the most opportunity for first home buyers. New figures from Equifax’s quarterly consumer credit…

  • Support for locals

    Support for locals

    When Brimbank resident Pam, whose name has been changed, became affected by her husband’s drinking she felt helpless. “I was feeling lonely.. I was getting…

  • Storm women’s program continues to grow

    Storm women’s program continues to grow

    Sydenham-Hillside is continuing its rebuild in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. The Storm has focused on bringing through a new group of players…

  • Georgopoulos stands down at Westvale

    Georgopoulos stands down at Westvale

    It’s an end of an era at Westvale Olympic with Bill Georgopoulos calling time on his coaching tenure at the FV state league 1 north-west…

  • Sunshine SkyBus launched

    Sunshine SkyBus launched

    A new SkyBus service, express from Sunshine station to the Melbourne Airport, has launched. The new service departs every 30 minutes and operates between 6am-12.20am,…

  • Workshops for wordsmiths

    Workshops for wordsmiths

    Are you aged 7–18, have a passion for writing, interested in developing your creative writing skills, and maybe meeting new people that share your passion?…

  • Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

    Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

    Appeal judges have asked prosecutors whether they will pursue ex-pilot Greg Lynn for manslaughter over the death of a camper after being cleared of his…

  • Pearson joins AFL ranks

    Pearson joins AFL ranks

    PEGS teacher Jordyn Pearson has made history as just the second woman field umpire in the history of the AFL competition. Pearson’s promotion from the…

  • Melton line contract awarded

    Melton line contract awarded

    The state government has announced the contract for the Melton line upgrade has now been awarded, as works on the project begin next month. John…