News
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Council investigates traffic issues
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council has moved on tackling traffic issues raised by residents of Deanside Village estate. At its 23 February meeting, council resolved to undertake an…
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Timber gets a second life
Northern Star WeeklyTimber from trees felled as part of the Yan Yean Road upgrade and other natural materials removed as part of the project have been donated…
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Skate park takes air
Northern Star WeeklyThe new Olivine Skate Park in Donnybrook has officially opened, offering a vibrant space for local young people and families to enjoy. The park’s opening…
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Fifty years of fundraising
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyGisborne Country Fire Authority (CFA) joined the launch of the Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Good Friday Appeal to mark 75 years of the CFA’s involvement,…
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Illegal dumpers to clean up their own mess
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyHume council will look to set up Community Clean-Up Corps through Work for the Dole and community work programs to tackle illegal dumping and graffiti…
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Sunbury, Sydenham, St Albans, Melbourne Airport,…
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Teen stabbed in Gisborne
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyPolice have arrested three teenagers following a stabbing in Gisborne on 21 February. Emergency services responded to reports of a male teen injured on Roberston…
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Residents to name ‘biggest ever’ Melton build
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton council is calling on locals to help shape the identity of Fraser Rise’s upcoming aquatic centre, Melton’s ‘biggest ever’ capital project. Community consultation will…
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Council backs plan to ease school traffic congestion
Northern Star WeeklyHume council has supported a plan to invest in marked parallel parking bays at schools to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Councillor Ally Watson’s…
Sport
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Jamieson takes his chance
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray’s Mitch Jamieson wasn’t expecting a call up to the Victorian second XI cricket team. Despite having a breakout season and his coach calling for…
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Patient play pays off for Svanosio
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyChris Svanosio finished the meeting with a rush, landing the last two winners to bring up a training double at Melton on Saturday night. Ultra-consistent…
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Imperials on a roll
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWilliamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield finals. The…
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Point Cook into granny
Wyndham Star WeeklyPoint Cook overcame a disappointing start to the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 4, section 1 finals to make the grand final. Having finished on…
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Top spot up for grabs
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe minor premiership will be on the line in the final round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Deer Park moved to…
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Imperials on a role
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWilliamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield finals. The…
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Help clean up Wyndham
Wyndham Star WeeklyIf you want to help keep Wyndham clean and the environment in good shape, then it might be worth considering getting involved in Clean Up…
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Chippie pays it back
Wyndham Star WeeklyMost open house auctions aren’t all that newsworthy, but there are always pretty special exceptions out there. On Saturday 21 February, a five-bedroom family home…
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Council adopts community safety statement
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank council has adopted a a ‘statement of commitment for a safe and inclusive Brimbank’ which council said is built on inclusion, harm prevention, collaboration…
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Hume community facilities underutilised
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySeven unstaffed community facilities across Hume have been identified as having the lowest level of usage as council’s audit into community centres has been released.…
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Council wage bill blowout
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has announced its wage bill will be more than $3.9 million higher than expected. Figures from the second quarter of council’s 2025-26 financial…
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Call for stronger support
Wyndham Star WeeklyA resident is calling on Wyndham Council to strengthen support for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in the municipality’s 2026-2030 Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.…
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New onsite kinder creates connection
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyGlengala Kindergarten in Sunshine West is one of 24 new kinders that have opened on or near school sites in Victoria this year. Glengala Primary…
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New hospital no treatment shock
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIt might’ve been an exciting moment for many residents in Melbourne’s west, but for Maidstone couple Josh Preston and Sophia Tremethick, the opening of the…
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Taylors Lakes fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA major fire tore through a home in Taylors Lakes on the evening of Friday 20 February. Crews arrived at the Australia Drive place at…
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Footscray to hear the drums Wadaiko
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFresh off hosting the annual East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival, Footscray’s Byron Plaza will stage another Asian cultural celebration next month when the…