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Community Hospital pending
Northern Star WeeklyResidents in Melbourne’s north will soon have easier access to vital healthcare, with the long-awaited Mernda Community Hospital set to officially open on Monday 24…
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Sunshine SkyBus launched
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA new SkyBus service, express from Sunshine station to the Melbourne Airport, has launched. The new service departs every 30 minutes and operates between 6am-12.20am,…
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Industrial land unlocked
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIndustrial sites in Altona North, Derrimut Fields and Merrifield North are among those earmarked for development under a new plan announced by the state government.…
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Workshops for wordsmiths
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAre you aged 7–18, have a passion for writing, interested in developing your creative writing skills, and maybe meeting new people that share your passion?…
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Manslaughter query if camper killer faces fresh trial
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAppeal judges have asked prosecutors whether they will pursue ex-pilot Greg Lynn for manslaughter over the death of a camper after being cleared of his…
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Crackdown on underquoting in real estate
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe state government has announced updated guidelines aimed at stamping out the illegal practise of underquoting a home’s likely sale price. On 6 November, consumer…
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Rolls Royce to power Victoria’s defence industry
Northern Star WeeklyThe state government has signed a deal with Rolls Royce to support Victoria’s defence industry. On Tuesday, 4 November, Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Minister Colin…
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Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyElderly Victorians can look forward to free weekend public transport in the new year. From 1 January 2026, seniors concession myki card holders will be…
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Victoria signs up for AUKUS contribution
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIt’s hoped a new agreement struck between the state government and two of the world’s largest defence companies will enhance Victoria’s contribution to the AUKUS…
Sport
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Storm women’s program continues to grow
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySydenham-Hillside is continuing its rebuild in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. The Storm has focused on bringing through a new group of players…
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Lions starting to build
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyBacchus Marsh Lions have found momentum at the right time of the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League women’s north-west season. The Lions have built into…
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Gift back bigger and better
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMore races and events are set to add to the Lancefield Gift this Saturday. The Community Bank Lancefield Gift is set to return to Lancefield…
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Sharks showing how its done
Wyndham Star WeeklyPoint Cook Centrals continue to focus on making sure all females have the opportunity to play cricket locally. The club has five junior sides and…
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Ollivici breaks drought
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyDual Inter Dominion heat victor Ollivici found his way back to the winner’s stall with an impressive display in the Prydes Easifeed Trotters Free For…
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Sunbury’s rain play
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyClub Sunbury was the big winner in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 competition on Saturday. As heavy rain across the metro…
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Free Saturdays and Sundays for seniors next year
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyElderly Victorians can look forward to free weekend public transport in the new year. From 1 January 2026, seniors concession myki card holders will be…
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Victoria signs up for AUKUS contribution
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIt’s hoped a new agreement struck between the state government and two of the world’s largest defence companies will enhance Victoria’s contribution to the AUKUS…
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Study franks media’s vital role
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAt a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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Joseph Road residents write new chapter
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIt’s been called Melbourne’s worst apartment complex and an example of poor planning and what not to do. But after years of criticism, residents of…
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Incinerator information day
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe No Sunbury Waste Incinerator Group is holding a community information session on the proposed Sunbury incinerator on Sunday 16 November at Saint Anne’s Parish…
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Bowls club rolls to a century
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Newport Bowls Club is celebrating its centenary year with a photo exhibition at a nearby gallery. Rolled 100 is an exhibition of images taken…