Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Brimbank declared COPD hotspot
Brimbank is one of 25 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hotspots in Australia, according to a new report. COPD, of which emphysema and chronic bronchitis…
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Men’s Shed funding announced
Westvale Men’s Shed has secured $100,000 as part of a state government 2025-26 funding program. Brimbank council welcomed the grant in a social media post.…
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New program offers study leave
Nurses and midwives with PhD qualifications are being offered weekly study leave to further their clinical and academic careers, under a new program offered by…
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Promoting healthier food choices
Local residents can take part in free supermarket tours and cooking groups, led by dietitians, to gain practical advice on how to understand and compare…
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Eagles women getting their chance
Sunshine Eagles’ women’s program is continuing to grow with the club fielding two teams in the Baseball Victoria women’s north-west competition. After having one side…
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Calls for extended pool hours
Residents are urging Brimbank council to extend pool hours at the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre from 8.30pm to 10pm to meet community needs. An…
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Clear your clutter
Brimbank residents looking to dispose of household items in a safe and environmentally friendly way can attend a free community event in December, and learn…
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Motorcyclists caught
Two motorcyclists — one from Deanside and the other from Wollert— had their vehicles impounded by police in Diggers Rest on Saturday 1 November as…
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‘Shortcomings’ but camper trial not unfair, court told
Prosecutors have conceded shortcomings in their murder case against an ex-pilot, after being accused of running an unfair trial where they “chickened out” of properly…
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Lions show perfect response after loss
Taylors Lakes bounced back from a nightmare result to return to the winners list in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. The Lions…
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Heights exciting future
Sunshine Heights’ focus on bringing through its young stars in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association continues. With a strong junior program, Heights has seen more…
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Saints get job done
St Albans not only picked up its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division on Saturday, but also its first scalp. After…
