News
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New round of sport vouchers announced
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe state government has announced a fresh round of $200 vouchers aimed at helping eligible families to cover sporting costs for children. Announced by the…
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La Trobe recognised
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyLa Trobe University has been recognised for its leadership in sustainability, taking out the Nature Positive category at the 2025 International Green Gown Awards. The…
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More arrests over ‘targeted’ incident at Greenvale school
Northern Star WeeklyAnother two people have been arrested following an affray outside Greenvale Secondary College last week. The arrest follows an incident where a group of five…
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Grant boost for wetlands centre
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will benefit from a funding boost from the state government as part of the latest round of Landcare grants. The…
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Honour for riding great
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyEdgar’s Mission founder Pam Ahern has been inducted into the Garryowen Hall of Fame. The recognition was announced at the 2025 Royal Melbourne Show, with…
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Dog rescued in Deanside housefire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyFirefighters were called to smoke issuing from a house in Deanside at 4.34pm on Sunday 12 October. Crews arrived to find the Angul Parade property’s…
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Accessibility improved for Kyneton travellers
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAccessibility has been improved at Kyneton station. A new switchback ramp has been installed, and will deliver better passing space for passengers and make it…
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Apply to join National Youth Parliament
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank teenagers can express their interest to join the National Youth Parliament in 2026. One hundred and fifty senior school students, each representing one of…
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Youth leadership summit
Wyndham Star WeeklyHundreds of young people from all persuasions, backgrounds and groups congregated together in Werribee last week to have important conversations about their collective futures. On…
Sport
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Back-to-back for Rayner
Wyndham Star WeeklyA love affair with the Melbourne Marathon and the MCG has continued for Western Athletics’ Jack Rayner. After claiming two half marathon titles in the…
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Roosters keen to continue to build
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAltona Roosters are hoping to still be among the mix in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield this season. The Roosters fell just…
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Kennedy returns home to Melton
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton has received a boost with a former favourite son returning to the club where he grew up. The Ballarat Football League club on Sunday…
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St Albans seeking improvement from within
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySt Albans is targeting improvement in its existing playing group after a quiet off-season. The Saints narrowly missed a Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division…
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Tough start to season for Warriors, Eagles
Northern Star WeeklyWestmeadows and Craigieburn both started the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season with losses. With some grounds still unavailable, the competition jigged the fixture…
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Redbacks bring experience
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyPerennial contender Romsey is hoping its experience will prove a key factor in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association this summer. The Redbacks have claimed…
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Apply to join National Youth Parliament
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank teenagers can express their interest to join the National Youth Parliament in 2026. One hundred and fifty senior school students, each representing one of…
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Youth leadership summit
Wyndham Star WeeklyHundreds of young people from all persuasions, backgrounds and groups congregated together in Werribee last week to have important conversations about their collective futures. On…
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Blackwood garden spectacles
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe splendour of spring will be on show in Blackwood next month, as two private gardens open to the public over Melbourne Cup weekend. Facilitated…
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Tullamarine company slapped with fine
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $29,700 in penalties in court against the operators of a Tullamarine electrical services company for a breach affecting…
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Squash star’s stellar success
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA Melton squash star has snagged another trophy for her cabinet, winning a national junior championship this month. Melton squash player Tina Ma, 15, won…
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Sun shines on Sunbury Show
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury showed up for another packed Sunbury Show. Thousands flocked down to the Sunbury Recreation Reserve on Saturday 11 October to make the most of…