News
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Youth council applications open
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals aged between 12 to 25 years can apply to be part of the Brimbank Youth Council (BYS) for 2026. As part of the six-month…
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Call for stronger officer presence
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySunshine station and the surrounding precinct need a stronger officer presence to keep the local community safe, according to Laverton MP Sarah Connolly. Ms Connolly…
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Passionate and positive: Kenny Weir remembered
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyPassionate, positive, focused and friendly are just some of the adjectives used to describe former Star Weekly sub-editor and renowned food blogger, Kenny Weir, who…
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Patrol trial continues
Wyndham Star WeeklyCalls to scrap a council-funded private security patrol in Truganina have reignited after the company contracted to deliver the trial was placed into administration. According…
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Free youth basketball clinic
Wyndham Star WeeklyA free basketball tournament for young people aged 12-20 will take place at Eagle Stadium in Werribee on Thursday 22 January. Nothing But Net will…
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Potholes prompt council action
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council has formally acknowledged the deteriorating condition of Griffith Street in Bacchus Marsh, following the adoption of a notice of motion raised by Cr…
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Meadow Heights house fire
Northern Star WeeklyFire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire in Meadow Heights this morning, January 12. A call about smoke coming from a garage alerted…
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Transport upgrades underway
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMajor transport upgrades are now underway across Melbourne’s west with a 14-day construction blitz kicking off over the weekend. Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams announced…
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Man dies in hospital after arrest
Northern Star WeeklyA 27-year-old man has died in hospital after being arrested in Craigieburn. On Friday January 9, police were called to a Discovery Close address responding…
Sport
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Elliott joins Werribee
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee has added another player with Victorian Football League experience while locking in a number of young guns for this season. In the lead up…
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Kangaroos on the right track
Northern Star WeeklyGreenvale Kangaroos are hoping a bit of luck goes their way in the back part of the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. The Kangaroos have one…
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Bulldogs’ batting power
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray put on another batting show this time headlined by Dylan Kight six fest in the final over against Fitzroy Doncaster on Saturday. The return…
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Saints sneak past
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySt Albans held its composure to secure first innings points of day one of its clash with Altona North in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association…
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Woodsmen’s crucial win
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklySpotswood got an important win to keep a gap on the chasing pack in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. With a logjam of teams…
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Lions winning vibe
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyTaylors Lakes is starting to gain momentum with three wins on the trot in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west competition. After a down period,…
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Transport upgrades underway
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMajor transport upgrades are now underway across Melbourne’s west with a 14-day construction blitz kicking off over the weekend. Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams announced…
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Man dies in hospital after arrest
Northern Star WeeklyA 27-year-old man has died in hospital after being arrested in Craigieburn. On Friday January 9, police were called to a Discovery Close address responding…
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Free disposal of Christmas trees
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges residents are able to dispose of their real Christmas trees for free throughout January. Macedon Ranges council has waived the green waste drop-off…
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Councillor Nic Brooks resigns
Northern Star WeeklyWhittlesea councillor Nic Brooks has resigned. Star Weekly has confirmed that the Thomastown ward councillor resigned yesterday, Sunday 11 January. Thomastown residents can expect a…
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Ceremony to mark student milestone
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWith school starting soon, new year 7 students are preparing to move from primary to secondary school. It’s a big transition, but one that is…
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Service changes
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThose travelling on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines are advised to plan ahead, with significant service changes now in place from Sunday 11 January…