Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly

  • Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

    Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

    A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing…

  • ‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly

    ‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly

    A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by Traditional Owners and could progress quickly through the courts. Covering thousands…

  • Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability

    Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability

    More Victorians living with disability will have access to peer support, with the state government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants. Minister for Disability…

  • Blues lose three stars

    Blues lose three stars

    Three Keilor premiership players are on the move as the Blues are set to welcome back at least one star from the Victorian Football League.…

  • Political play entertains

    Political play entertains

    Locals looking for a night of laughs can head to St Albans to watch the satirical play ‘November,’ which is being staged by Powderkeg Players.…

  • Discount desexing

    Discount desexing

    Brimbank council has teamed up with The Vet Project so Brimbank residents can get their cats desexed for $75 on 9, 10 and 11 December…

  • A fiesta for families

    A fiesta for families

    Locals can enjoy a relaxed festival atmosphere at a family fiesta market hosted by Dinjerra Primary School next month, and maybe even get some early…

  • Christmas is in town

    Christmas is in town

    Brimbank is gearing up for the festive season as Christmas quickly approaches. Locals can soak up the festive spirit at a free festive fun day…

  • Ainsworth finds his feet

    Ainsworth finds his feet

    For some players missing out on the Vic Metro squad can be the end of the line, for Western Jets’ Oskar Ainsworth it was what…

  • Protecting the Golden Sun Moth

    Protecting the Golden Sun Moth

    The Golden Sun Moth is a vulnerable species endemic to south-eastern NSW, the ACT and Victoria. With Golden Sun Moth conservation sites across Hume, Brimbank,…

  • Police appeal for info

    Police appeal for info

    Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man, last seen in Sunshine, who absconded on bail while facing charges for his alleged…

  • The king of pop is back

    The king of pop is back

    Looking for a ‘Thriller’ of a night? MJ the Musical is showing in Melbourne and giving locals their Michael Jackson music fix. Melton resident Zavier,…