News
-
Hobsons Bay E-Bike action
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHobsons Bay police have announced a crackdown on illegal E-Bikes in the area. Highway Patrol officers will now seize dangerous and illegal E-Bikes which will…
-
Moorabool hosts Australia Day awards
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyResidents are being invited to take part in Moorabool’s official Australia Day celebrations, with the council set to host a community event recognising local achievements…
-
Units a key entry to property market
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe Melton and Moorabool housing market showed mixed results with unit apartment living is continuing to gain traction in the Melton municipality according to latest…
-
West is best this Midsumma
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMidsumma Westside is back again, with plenty of events happening across Melbourne’s western suburbs between 18 January until 8 February. Georgia Tacey dives into all…
-
Second monitor to oversee council
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA second municipal monitor has been appointed to oversee Hobsons Bay council, while the term of the existing monitor has been extended due to ongoing…
-
Start your engines, Bacchus Marsh
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyGet set for engines to roar and propellers to spin as Bacchus Marsh Wings, Wheels, and Coffee returns for 2026, promising a high-octane day where…
-
Romsey’s last stop
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThere’s only one bus service that connects Sunbury to Macedon Ranges towns like Romsey and Lancefield. The bus service operates just nine times a day,…
-
Funding available to hold events in Hume
Northern Star WeeklyGrant applications are now open for community and commercial event organisers looking to bring the Hume community together. The grants support small community and neighbourhood…
-
All lanes open on Epping Road
Northern Star WeeklyAll lanes are now open on Epping Road after years of major works. The four-kilometre stretch of upgraded lanes opened in December and will boost…
Sport
-
Imports bolster Wyndham
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham has locked in a couple of key pieces as the side prepares for the Big V women’s division 1 competition. Dropping down to division…
-
Bulldogs too good
Northern Star WeeklyBundoora United won the local battle as the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Summer Smash competition resumed on Tuesday night. Playing in pool A of the…
-
Woodend stands up
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyWoodend is hoping its win on Saturday against Gisborne will kick start its Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season. Last season’s minor premiers…
-
Wright retires
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyFormer Keilor star Sarah Wright has called it a day on her AFLW career. Wright played 61 games at North Melbourne since arriving at the…
-
Ageless Bulletproof Boy defends Bendigo Cup crown
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe ageless Bulletproof Boy has put himself in the firing line to more than double his stake earnings by the end of the summer after…
-
Cricket is back
Northern Star WeeklyWestmeadows has a red hot chance to upset a top four team, while Craigieburn’s top order again failed to fire in the return of the…
More News
-
Concerns over median strip growth
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank residents have expressed safety concerns about significant grass and weed growth on median strips across the municipality that have remained unattended. Local Chris Vella…
-
Two charged following SOG arrests
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice have charged two men following their arrests by the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Melton West on Tuesday 13 January. The arrests in High…
-
Somerton crash information appeal
Northern Star WeeklyPolice are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in Somerton in December. Police said that an orange garbage truck was travelling north on Hume…
-
Turkish coffee and conversation
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Turkish Coffee Club Project was presented to Wyndham council on Tuesday 2 December, outlining the struggles of older Turkish and Turkish Cypriot ladies in…
-
Steep ramps a station safety hazard
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA woman who fell and injured herself at Newport Station late last year claims its platform ramps are too steep and don’t comply with disability…
-
Serving up more public transport for Australian Open
Wyndham Star WeeklyThousands of extra public transport services will be available for tennis fans heading to the Australian Open. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced…
-
Resource centre provides heat respite
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is used to helping people in need, but on Friday 9 January that assistance looked slightly different than usual. With…
-
Dumping rebate welcomed
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has welcomed the state government’s dumping clean-up rebate. The state government recently opened the illegal dumping clean-up rebate program, through which councils and…
-
Register for free business expo
Wyndham Star WeeklyLocal businesses are encouraged to register for one of the area’s biggest networking opportunities. Exhibitor applications are open until 8 March for local businesses to…
-
Community members wanted for council committees
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyMaribyrnong council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public to join three of its advisory committees. Those interested in joining council’s active…