News
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Support for locals
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyWhen Brimbank resident Pam, whose name has been changed, became affected by her husband’s drinking she felt helpless. “I was feeling lonely.. I was getting…
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VU and Westjustice team up
Wyndham Star WeeklyVictoria University (VU) and Westjustice have announced a new partnership that aims to deliver meaningful social impact and boost economic opportunities for people in the…
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Fuss over Big Shed
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council’s new community venue, known as The Big Shed, is causing a big fuss. On 29 October, council announced it had entered the design…
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Join Hume’s Interfaith Network
Northern Star WeeklyHume council is seeking faith leaders and community representatives of their faith group to be part of the 2026–2027 Hume Interfaith Network (HIN) executive team.…
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Wet day for Djerriwarrh
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyWhile it was wet and cold many braved the conditions to enjoy Melton council’s Djerriwarrh Festival on Saturday. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was among…
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International flights return to Avalon
Wyndham Star WeeklyMelbourne Avalon Airport has unveiled a major expansion that will begin in 2026 and includes a return to international flights as well as improved public…
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Have your say on park name
Northern Star WeeklyHume council is looking into a request to name the park located at 54a Monomeath Drive in Mickleham Ace Reserve, calling on residents to participate…
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Paw-sitive plans
Northern Star WeeklyLalor’s dog lovers could soon have a new spot for their pets to run, play and socialise with plans currently underway for an off-leash dog…
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Help shape Ranges’ budget
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council is seeking feedback ahead of its 2026-27 budget deliberations. Community members are invited to share their ideas for council’s key focus areas,…
Sport
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Tigers’ relish new challenge
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee is enjoying a new challenge in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield 1 competition. After having three divisions in recent seasons, all…
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Clubbers continue to build
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyYarraville Club has had to take its game up a level in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s competition this season. The Clubbers made…
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Split results for Bundoora
Northern Star WeeklyIt was a mixed weekend for Bundoora in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division, as it split the results on the weekend. Despite the…
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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…
More News
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Paw-sitive plans
Northern Star WeeklyLalor’s dog lovers could soon have a new spot for their pets to run, play and socialise with plans currently underway for an off-leash dog…
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Help shape Ranges’ budget
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council is seeking feedback ahead of its 2026-27 budget deliberations. Community members are invited to share their ideas for council’s key focus areas,…
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Remembrance Day in Sunbury
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyRemembrance Day will be marked on Tuesday 11 November in Sunbury. Sunbury RSL Sub-branch is holding a Remembrance Day Service at 10.45am on Tuesday at…
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Fire heartbreak
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA Caroline Springs family of five is anticipating a “sad” Christmas after their uninsured home was extensively damaged by fire on 5 November. The Juhas…
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Head start for students
Northern Star WeeklyHume’s secondary students are being given a boost thanks to a move by council to allocate more than $76,000 in scholarship awards across 59 participants…
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Protecting regional Victorians
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAt-risk Macedon Ranges residents will now have access to free Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccines. Health Minister and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas encouraged at-risk regional…