Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Fostering social bonds in retirement villages
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet people is by taking part in village activities. Morning teas, group fitness classes, arts and…
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Have your say on 2025 federal election conduct
Locals are being encouraged to provide feedback on the conduct of the 2025 federal election as part of a federal government inquiry. The federal government…
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Council endorses five-year chief executive contract
Brimbank council has endorsed a new five-year contract for Brimbank chief executive (CEO) Fiona Blair. Under the Local Government Act 2020, the chief executive is…
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Fresh food, convenience and value sets tone for new look Woolworths store
East Keilor shoppers will enjoy a new Woolworths shopping experience with fresh food, convenience and value the cornerstones of the renewed and extended supermarket in…
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On a wild goose chase
This article was originally published on 14 February, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. There’s a ‘fowl’ plot at play…
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Keilor Basketball Association recognised
Keilor Basketball Association (KBA) has won two Basketball Victoria 2025 awards for ‘referee program of the year (large)’ and ‘referee association of the year (tier…
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Driving-related deaths increase
Victoria Police has said it will continue to prioritise road safety in 2026 after lives lost on Victorian roads increased last year. There were 288…
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Police charge man following investigation into threats
Police have charged a man as part of an investigation into threatening communications last month. A 31-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was…
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EPA fines recycler
An industrial fire in Sunshine West has cost a recycling company a $10,000 fine, after the company failed to report the blaze to Environment Protection…
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Brooklyn recycler banned
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has prohibited a recycler in Brooklyn from accepting more plastics, after finding the warehouse full of badly managed waste, obstructed…
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Cuts ‘disastrous’ for women and girls
This article was originally published on 15 July, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Two programs aimed a boosting gender…
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Tips to minimise the chance of a house fire
Emergency services respond to about 3000 house fires across the state year, residents in can follow these simple tips from the Victorian Country Fire Authority,…
