Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Support for locals

    Support for locals

    When Brimbank resident Pam, whose name has been changed, became affected by her husband’s drinking she felt helpless. “I was feeling lonely.. I was getting…

  • Storm women’s program continues to grow

    Storm women’s program continues to grow

    Sydenham-Hillside is continuing its rebuild in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. The Storm has focused on bringing through a new group of players…

  • Georgopoulos stands down at Westvale

    Georgopoulos stands down at Westvale

    It’s an end of an era at Westvale Olympic with Bill Georgopoulos calling time on his coaching tenure at the FV state league 1 north-west…

  • Sunshine SkyBus launched

    Sunshine SkyBus launched

    A new SkyBus service, express from Sunshine station to the Melbourne Airport, has launched. The new service departs every 30 minutes and operates between 6am-12.20am,…

  • Workshops for wordsmiths

    Workshops for wordsmiths

    Are you aged 7–18, have a passion for writing, interested in developing your creative writing skills, and maybe meeting new people that share your passion?…

  • Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

    Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial

    Appeal judges have asked prosecutors whether they will pursue ex-pilot Greg Lynn for manslaughter over the death of a camper after being cleared of his…

  • Pearson joins AFL ranks

    Pearson joins AFL ranks

    PEGS teacher Jordyn Pearson has made history as just the second woman field umpire in the history of the AFL competition. Pearson’s promotion from the…

  • Melton line contract awarded

    Melton line contract awarded

    The state government has announced the contract for the Melton line upgrade has now been awarded, as works on the project begin next month. John…

  • Seven ways to foster strong social bonds

    Seven ways to foster strong social bonds

    At Centennial Living retirement villages, we see daily how much connection matters. Residents at Keilor, Taylors Hill and Burnside Villages tell us that the real…

  • Hoon busted

    Hoon busted

    An alleged hoon who took to social media to boast that he had got away with doing a burnout in front of police has had…

  • Parkers strong start

    Parkers strong start

    Deer Park has set a good platform early in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division competition. The Parkers started the season with two wins…

  • Volunteers recognised

    Volunteers recognised

    Friends of Kororoit Creek (FOKC) has won an Environment Victoria award for its work protecting and enhancing Kororoit Creek’s habitat and surrounding areas. The volunteer…