Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • From WA to Keilor

    From WA to Keilor

    New Keilor Thunder signing Tana Kopa jumped at the chance to make the move to Victoria to take the next step in his basketball career.…

  • Lions’ big chase

    Lions’ big chase

    Deer Park’s batters will again have to step up if it is to sit atop the table heading into Christmas in the Victorian Turf Cricket…

  • Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support

    Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support

    Guide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…

  • Christmas lights spark safety warning

    Christmas lights spark safety warning

    As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree as well as untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty…

  • Holiday timetables

    Holiday timetables

    V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…

  • Musician roundtable members announced

    Musician roundtable members announced

    Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…

  • Important summer fire safety tips

    Important summer fire safety tips

    As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…

  • Student mental health support

    Student mental health support

    Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…

  • Anastasio joins Lions

    Anastasio joins Lions

    Deer Park has added some more experience for next year’s Essendon District Football League premier division season, with the signing of Anthony Anastasio. Anastasio, played…

  • Funding for library’s next chapter

    Funding for library’s next chapter

    Braybrook Library has received a $143,000 grant that will go towards a new infrastructure project. Maribyrnong mayor Mohamed Semra said council welcomes the funding. “[It]…

  • Out and about in nature

    Out and about in nature

    Locals soaked up the summer sun during morning walk along Kororoit Creek organised by Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House. The walking group meets each Thursday morning…

  • Covid VCE cohort receives results

    Covid VCE cohort receives results

    Year 12 students across the west have received their long-awaited VCE results. Braybrook College year 12 student Hanson Ha was named dux of the school…