Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • 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…

  • Galleries to explore in the west and north

    Galleries to explore in the west and north

    Holidays are a great time to explore art in your local community. Here are a list of some of the art galleries in Melbourne’s west…

  • 10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer

    10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer

    Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the northern and western suburbs of the city are…

  • Major police operation in Brimbank and Melton

    Major police operation in Brimbank and Melton

    A major operation in Brimbank and Melton has led to the arrest of nearly 40 alleged burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers. Operation Momentum ran…

  • College celebrates outstanding class of 2025

    College celebrates outstanding class of 2025

    Victoria University Secondary College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 — a cohort whose results, resilience, and ambition reflect…

  • Community centre backs refund scheme

    Community centre backs refund scheme

    TOMRA Cleanaway congratulates the Wingate Avenue Community Centre on reaching an incredible milestone: collecting over 2 million eligible containers for refund and more than $200,000…