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Urgent call to fix “dangerous” Roxburgh Park roads
Northern Metropolitan Liberal MP Evan Mulholland has urged the state government to upgrade roads in Roxburgh Park. Mr Mulholland is calling for urgency in duplicating…
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Ho Ho Hume
Christmas is coming to Hume! There’s plenty of activities planned across the municipality, so the Star Weekly has made a guide to help you make…
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Music for Max, money for kids
A group of local musicians are preparing to again take to a Footscray stage to celebrate the life of a friend lost to suicide. The…
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Council plans to make Craigieburn school crossing safer
Hume council will invest $70,000 into school crossing upgrades that will help the safety of students from Elevation Secondary School crossing the road. Councillor Jim…
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Whittlesea’s favourite tree competition returns
Whittlesea council is running its favourite tree competition again this year. Residents are encouraged to submit a photo of their favourite tree and a short…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west. Keep an eye on this new weekly section for…
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James marks a century
James Colgan is celebrating a mighty milestone, turning 100 years old. Currently a resident at Baptcare Wyndham Lodge in Werribee, becoming a centenarian was never…
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Jingle the night away
Sunbury’s youth are gearing up for a festive fun night out. Sunbury Blue Light Disco is returning on Friday 5 December for primary school-aged kids…
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Funding for volunteers
Melton’s emergency service volunteers will soon receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help them keep their community safe as part of the Volunteer…
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Milestone moment
Sunbury All Abilities Basketball has celebrated its 20th anniversary. The club marked the milestone with a big celebration and presentation night for all the players,…
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Prison art help
Calendars featuring artwork by former prisoners are helping to break down barriers for women looking to reintegrate into society after prison. Sharon* was incarcerated for…
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Mental health hospital reopens
A new 21-bed hospital, which will provide private mental health services to residents in Melbourne’s west, has opened in St Albans. The Sunshine Clinic Private…
