Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • New baggage system lands

    New baggage system lands

    Travellers can expect less lost bags and more accurate luggage tracking as Melbourne Airport introduces a new international baggage handling system. Expected to launch in…

  • Strength in numbers

    Strength in numbers

    Members of the Maltese Folklore Club in St Albans, along with other Brimbank locals, enjoyed an afternoon of social connection, games and food. President George…

  • T20s get underway, Lions fire again

    T20s get underway, Lions fire again

    Rain may have halted play temporarily but the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition still got underway last week. Most sides were set to kick…

  • Giving tree program

    Giving tree program

    Locals can donate non-perishable food and household necessities to help community members who might be struggling throughout the Christmas period. Brimbank council’s ‘giving tree’ program…

  • Rusty Eagles get the job done

    Rusty Eagles get the job done

    A rusty Sunshine Eagles were still able to get the job done on Saturday in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1 first nine competition.…

  • Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

    Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

    A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing…

  • ‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly

    ‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly

    A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by Traditional Owners and could progress quickly through the courts. Covering thousands…

  • Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability

    Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability

    More Victorians living with disability will have access to peer support, with the state government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants. Minister for Disability…

  • Blues lose three stars

    Blues lose three stars

    Three Keilor premiership players are on the move as the Blues are set to welcome back at least one star from the Victorian Football League.…

  • Political play entertains

    Political play entertains

    Locals looking for a night of laughs can head to St Albans to watch the satirical play ‘November,’ which is being staged by Powderkeg Players.…

  • Discount desexing

    Discount desexing

    Brimbank council has teamed up with The Vet Project so Brimbank residents can get their cats desexed for $75 on 9, 10 and 11 December…

  • A fiesta for families

    A fiesta for families

    Locals can enjoy a relaxed festival atmosphere at a family fiesta market hosted by Dinjerra Primary School next month, and maybe even get some early…