Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
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Volunteer recognised
A Brimbank local has been recognised for her extensive contributions to the community. STEM educator and volunteer Devika Chaudhary won the ‘outstanding contribution to the…
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Biodiversity strategy adopted
Brimbank council has adopted its new 10-year biodiversity strategy plan, which it said will protect and revive the municipality’s natural environment. Adopted at the November…
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Ambulance wait times increase
Ambulance response times in Brimbank have increased during the last quarter as the state hits a new record for emergency callouts. The latest quarterly performance…
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Cats contained in new pet plan
A new cat containment initiative will be introduced to Brimbank next year under council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-2029, which was adopted in…
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Bulls find shots late to secure draw
Keilor has had a solid start to the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 2, section 1 season sitting among the top four early on. After…
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A spectrum of colours
Christmas cheer has arrived in Fraser Rise as a local family’s glowing display shines light on a good cause. The Selle family has put on…
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Crows yet to hit their straps
Sunshine will again have to go big with the bat if it is to claim the points in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’
Amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 officially passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 November – bringing Victoria’s laws in line with some other…
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New knife crime laws as record number taken off streets
Violent offenders using knives may be locked up for longer as a record number of machetes and other blades are seized, mainly from criminals and…
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Cat Protection Society of Victoria appeals for the gift of nine lives this Christmas
This Christmas, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on Victorians to help give the gift of life to cats in need through…
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Harry a bowls rising star
Deer Park young gun Harry Coleman claimed a gold medal in the boys fours lawn bowls event at the Australian under-18 Championships in Devonport last…
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Family affair for Heights
It was a family affair for Sunshine Heights in its win against Point Cook Centrals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday…
