Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Duo arrested

    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…

  • Lions slip up

    Lions slip up

    A form slump by Taylors Lakes has continued as it conceded first innings points on the first day of play against Croydon in the Victorian…

  • Japanese trip a hit for six

    Japanese trip a hit for six

    Cricket provides opportunities and friendships across the world and Keilor Cricket Club is hoping the recent visit of three Japanese players to the club is…

  • Celebrate Christmas cheer

    Celebrate Christmas cheer

    Western Eagles Football Club is inviting locals to its Carols by Candlelight event taking place next month. Juniors president Richard Gill said the event is…

  • Volunteer recognised

    Volunteer recognised

    A Brimbank local has been recognised for her extensive contributions to the community. STEM educator and volunteer Devika Chaudhary won the ‘outstanding contribution to the…

  • Biodiversity strategy adopted

    Biodiversity strategy adopted

    Brimbank council has adopted its new 10-year biodiversity strategy plan, which it said will protect and revive the municipality’s natural environment. Adopted at the November…

  • Ambulance wait times increase

    Ambulance wait times increase

    Ambulance response times in Brimbank have increased during the last quarter as the state hits a new record for emergency callouts. The latest quarterly performance…

  • Cats contained in new pet plan

    Cats contained in new pet plan

    A new cat containment initiative will be introduced to Brimbank next year under council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-2029, which was adopted in…

  • Bulls find shots late to secure draw

    Bulls find shots late to secure draw

    Keilor has had a solid start to the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 2, section 1 season sitting among the top four early on. After…

  • A spectrum of colours

    A spectrum of colours

    Christmas cheer has arrived in Fraser Rise as a local family’s glowing display shines light on a good cause. The Selle family has put on…

  • Crows yet to hit their straps

    Crows yet to hit their straps

    Sunshine will again have to go big with the bat if it is to claim the points in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth…

  • Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’

    Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’

    Amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 officially passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 November – bringing Victoria’s laws in line with some other…