Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Give better this Christmas

    Give better this Christmas

    It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to suffer…

  • Bang for your festive buck

    Bang for your festive buck

    It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…

  • Vietnamese museum to record refugee history

    Vietnamese museum to record refugee history

    This article was originally published on 11 March, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. In an Australian-first, a Vietnamese museum…

  • Ham it up with leftovers

    Ham it up with leftovers

    A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers you’re…

  • Don’t forget your pet this Christmas

    Don’t forget your pet this Christmas

    As the festive season approaches, it’s time to consider the perfect Christmas gifts for your beloved furry companions and, if you are so inclined and…

  • How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk

    How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk

    Aussies are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce their…

  • Helping victim-survivors heal from sexual assault

    Helping victim-survivors heal from sexual assault

    This article was originally published on 4 March, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. WestCASA is a community based not-for-profit…

  • Mini Christmas craft

    Mini Christmas craft

    Each month, Stephanie Martinez will share an exciting craft project designed to inspire and spark creativity. Stephanie starred in the first season of Making It…

  • Mayor’s statement on Bondi tragedy

    Mayor’s statement on Bondi tragedy

    Brimbank Mayor Cr Virginia Tachos has expressed her deep sadness and concern following the tragic events in Bondi on Sunday 14 December. “On behalf of…

  • Probus club celebrates Christmas

    Probus club celebrates Christmas

    Members of the Deer Park Probus Club enjoyed a Christmas lunch celebration on Wednesday 10 December. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski stopped by to capture…

  • Sport through the Star Weekly lens

    Sport through the Star Weekly lens

    Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured all the sport action across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. She shares her favourite pictures from the…

  • Lions on the board

    Lions on the board

    There were plenty of celebrations on Sunday night as Taylors Lakes women’s side enjoyed its first win in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The side…