Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Free tennis program returns

    Free tennis program returns

    Locals are getting ready to serve up fun as Brimbank council’s ‘In2Tennis’ initiative returns. The program will give Brimbank residents a chance to pick up…

  • Brimbank SES seeks new recruits

    Brimbank SES seeks new recruits

    The Brimbank VICSES (Victoria state emergency service) unit is on the lookout for new recruits. Brimbank SES deputy controller, admin and members, Vanessa White has…

  • McSpadden joins Keilor

    McSpadden joins Keilor

    New Keilor Thunder big Lara McSpadden knows if you train with the best it’s only going to help you come game day. McSpadden, who is…

  • The power of women

    The power of women

    Those looking for a night of entertainment that encapsulates the power of women to outlast, outwit, and out-muscle sexism, look no further. Written by Emmy…

  • Police target road offenders

    Police target road offenders

    Police recorded 116 driving offences across Brimbank as part of a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. As part of…

  • West metro youth services boosted

    West metro youth services boosted

    The state government has announced a $33 million boost to early intervention, youth mental health and community safety services across the state, including a string…

  • Tullamarine grass fire under control

    Tullamarine grass fire under control

    Thirty-five firefighters responded to multiple calls of a grass and scrub fire impinging on multiple factories on Tuesday afternoon, 27 January. Crews arrived on scene…

  • Library hours extended, 27 January

    Library hours extended, 27 January

    Maribyrnong libraries has announced it will extend Braybrook library’s hours on Tuesday 27 January due to the extreme heat. The library will be open until…

  • Scholarships bridge education gap

    Scholarships bridge education gap

    As students return to school, some families in Melbourne’s west are struggling to afford textbooks and essential school supplies. A Greater Western Water (GWW) partnership…

  • Motorcyclist caught

    Motorcyclist caught

    A St Albans man has had his motorcycle impounded after allegedly doing a ‘mono’ in front of police in West Melbourne late on Monday 26…

  • Keilor Downs garage fire

    Keilor Downs garage fire

    A fire tore through a garage at a Keilor Downs home’s garage on Sunday 25 January, with the cause currently under investigation. At 12.10pm firefighters…

  • Reward for effort

    Reward for effort

    The improvement continues to show through for Taylors Lakes as it claimed its second win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. In their…