Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Operation to fill backpacks
A new community initiative to support local families ahead of the school year has been launched. Keilor Central and The Les Twentyman Foundation have partnered…
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Beating the heat
Brimbank residents dove into relief these school holidays, flocking to local swimming pools to beat the summer heat. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic dropped by…
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Lunar Festival returns
The St Albans Lunar Festival will return to Alfrieda Street this month with thousands of people expected to take part in one of Melbourne’s largest…
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Free day of fun
Locals will be treated to a free family day out in St Albans this month. Hosted by St Albans Sports Club with support from Brimbank…
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Library hours extended this week
Maribyrnong libraries has announced Braybrook library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday 7 January and Thursday 8 January. On both days, the library…
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Council to launch road campaign
Brimbank council has announced it will launch a new community campaign this year, aimed at pressuring the state government to urgently commit to duplicating Taylors…
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Pool hours extended 7 January
Sunshine Leisure Centre has announced it will extend its pool hours until 8.30pm tonight on Wednesday 7 January. In a social media post, the centre…
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Keilor library hours extended
Keilor library hours have been extended in 2026 on Mondays and Tuesdays. The library is now open from 9.30am-5pm on Mondays and from 9.30am-8pm on…
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Total Fire Ban declared
A Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds has been declared for the first time this season with temperatures on Wednesday 7 January expected…
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Moths after dark event
Locals looking to learn more about the fascinating world of moths and other nocturnal insects can register for a free guided citizen science event in…
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Landmark report arrives in Brimbank
Locals can now access the landmark findings of the Yoorrook Justice Commission with copies of the final report being distributed to libraries in Brimbank and…
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Twelve-year old recognised for bravery
Twelve-year-old western suburbs resident Matilda Little has been recognised for her bravery and quick thinking after she helped save her mum Katarina Aleksevic during an…
