Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Councillor wins award
Brimbank councillor Katharine Nikolic has received a state government award at a ceremony celebrating the achievements of women in local government. The first-term councillor took…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west. Keep an eye on this new weekly section for…
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Mental health hospital reopens
A new 21-bed hospital, which will provide private mental health services to residents in Melbourne’s west, has opened in St Albans. The Sunshine Clinic Private…
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Speedster charged
Police have charged the driver of a vehicle which was allegedly speeding in Keilor Park on Thursday 27 November. Officers caught sight of a Volkswagen…
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Lions get stronger
Taylors Lakes has again focused on bringing back former players to the club as it aims to take the next step in the Essendon District…
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Picnic at the park
Locals are being invited to a picnic in the park in Braybrook. Youngsters will have the opportunity to ride on a pony, get their face…
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Show explores Filipino culture, identity and history
An original Filipino monodrama, exploring themes of migration, nationhood, identity, and political history through the lens of Filipino folklore, is opening early December. ‘The Encounters…
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Trading troubles
Local food truck owner Michael Athanatos was initially optimistic about extending the trading permit for his family-owned business, Taste of Cyprus, at Green Gully Reserve.…
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Crows give McGuane a chance
Western Jets’ Tom McGuane’s AFL dream remains alive after being invited to train with Adelaide in the pre-season. The 18-year-old from Keilor missed out having…
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Booked in
Brimbank bookworm Stuart is gearing up for a big summer of reading. The four-year-old will participate in his first Big Summer Read, a challenge run…
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Tachos elected mayor
Independent councillor Virginia Tachos has been elected Brimbank mayor for the next 12 months. The third term councillor was elected mayor at a council meeting…
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Duo arrested
Police arrested a 39-year old man and 35-year old Werribee woman in an allegedly stolen car at a St Albans drive-thru early morning on Wednesday…
