Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Gorillas celebrate 100 years
A century on and this local cricket club doesn’t look too shabby for its age. Grand United Cricket Club (GUCC) is celebrating its 100th anniversary…
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Measles exposure sites
The Department of Health has listed three areas in Brimbank as recent measles exposure sites. The paediatric emergency department, and the emergency department (Ambulance Victoria…
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Shots fired in Hillside
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Hillside on Monday 2 February. Shots were fired outside a Penshurst Court home about 1am. There were no…
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Blues sneak home
Keilor held its nerve late to come away with an important win against Airport West St Christopher’s in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division…
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Johannisen joins Lions
A Western Bulldogs premiership player is the latest signing for Deer Park for the Essendon District Football League premier division season. The Lions announced on…
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Nominations open for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
In a move to shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women of Victoria, the state government has opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll…
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No gambits, just good company
Members of Brimbank council’s chess club program met up for an afternoon of relaxed matches. The chess club program, which currently has 11 participants, is…
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Dangerous driving concerns
A Sydenham resident has raised concerns about drivers taking risky shortcuts to avoid long waits at a busy intersection, putting locals in danger. Resident Neil…
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Bats response improved
An extreme heat day in late January threatened grey-headed flying foxes in Brimbank Park, but a stronger response resulted in fewer deaths than during a…
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A big day for preps
Thousands of new Brimbank prep students have begun their schooling journey as school swings back into gear. At Sydenham Primary School, the start of the…
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Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire
A murderer has been jailed for life after setting his wife and stepdaughter on fire and then blaming his dying partner. Roland James Griffiths, 41,…
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Excitement at new school
Sisters Charlotte and Audrey were among the first cohort of students to walk through the gates at the new Wiyal Primary School in Fraser Rise…
