Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • For the love of cycling

    For the love of cycling

    Braybrook local Sammy Muscat has returned from his second 4000km self-supported ride across Europe that involved sleepless nights, treacherous weather and the equivalent of climbing…

  • Wightman’s WNBL shot

    Wightman’s WNBL shot

    Keilor Thunder’s Izzy Wightman has signed as a development player with the Southside Melbourne Flyers for the 2025-26 WNBL season. Wightman was last season a…

  • A grant for good

    A grant for good

    North Cyprus Turkish Community of Victoria members are ready to get started on a new project after receiving a $7500 grant as part of the…

  • Oldfield steps up at Albanvale

    Oldfield steps up at Albanvale

    New Albanvale coach Scott Oldfield is hoping to bring some stability to the Western Football League division 2 club. Oldfield, who was an assistant coach…

  • Club marks 75 years

    Club marks 75 years

    Western Eagles soccer club marked a monumental milestone on Saturday, September 20, celebrating its 75th anniversary in an event attended by 300 people. President Peter…

  • Landfill not suitable: EPA

    Landfill not suitable: EPA

    The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has said it doesn’t believe Kealba landfill — a site where fires have been burning underground for six years —…

  • ’Substandard’ plan

    ’Substandard’ plan

    Brimbank council said it does not support Development Victoria’s draft development plan in its current form for a housing estate in Cairnlea, and said the…

  • Club ‘energised’ to receive grant

    Club ‘energised’ to receive grant

    Members of Taylors Lakes basketball club are ready to amp up their basketball game after receiving a grant as part of the federal government’s volunteer…

  • Major sporting upgrades completed

    Major sporting upgrades completed

    Community sport in Taylors Lakes will shine brighter following a $4.79 million upgrade of the tennis pavilion and flood lighting of the tennis courts at…

  • Have your say on the future of St Albans town centre

    Have your say on the future of St Albans town centre

    Locals can provide feedback on Brimbank council’sd draft ‘St Albans Place Management Framework,’ which council said aims to strengthen economic development, improve safety and amenity,…

  • Four hospitalised following housefire

    Four hospitalised following housefire

    Four people are in hospital after a significant house fire tore through a home in Hillside on Tuesday, September 23. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and…

  • Truck curfew sought

    Truck curfew sought

    Residents are fearful that traffic and pollution on Millers Road in Brooklyn will only worsen once the West Gate Tunnel opens later this year. Altona…