Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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’Major gaps’ in report
Residents are calling on Brimbank council to improve services and accessibility for people with disability, citing the council’s annual report to highlight areas needing improvement.…
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Samason joins Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…
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Weather again the story
Local sports people were again greeted with rain on Saturday as they were keen to get out on the fields, greens and pitches. While many…
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Tackling gambling harm
Council areas across Melbourne’s north-west continually record some of the highest gambling losses from Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs), or poker machines, in Victoria. Advocates are…
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Excursion teaches Indigenous cultural practices
Students from St Theresa’s Primary School in Albion enjoyed a day out of the classroom on 10 December, learning about Indigenous Australian conservation practices, cultures,…
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Ex-pilot to face re-trial after successful appeal
A former pilot will face a fresh trial for the murder of a missing camper who died alongside her secret lover. Greg Lynn, 59, faced…
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Cavs lock in keeper
Two-time goalkeeper of the year Michael Weier has joined Green Gully for the National Premier League season. The Cavaliers announced that Weier was making the…
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Watergardens police operation
Eight people were arrested during a police operation at Watergardens on 4 December. Dozens of police and protective services officers (PSOs) saturated the shopping centre…
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School receives significant grant
Gilson College in Taylors Hill has received a $800,000 federal government grant to improve its sporting facilities. The grant will go towards the reconstruction of…
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Vella keen to step up to challenge at Westvale
Allen Vella had made the decision to step away from Westvale Olympic until he got an offer too good to refuse. Vella had been an…
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Council’s holiday period service updates
Brimbank council has announced important service updates during the festive period that may impact locals. Between the dates of 24 and 31 December: -Keilor Community…
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Local’s warning to pet owners
A Keilor resident is urging neighbours to take extra precautions to keep pets safe from snakes this summer after his cat was bitten. Local Jim…
