News
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Kinder crackdown
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…
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Jerry meets biggest fan
Wyndham Star WeeklyIt has been a big couple of weeks for Wyndham’s wandering star Jerry the Giraffe. While on holiday in a location Star Weekly has been…
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Feedback to shape budget funding
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThis year might not yet be over, but Maribyrnong council is already beginning the process of formulating next financial year’s budget. Community consultation on the…
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Hobsons Bay hosts police forum
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyYouth offending, family violence, road policing and general crime and drugs were the topics discussed at the Hobsons Bay Neighbourhood Policing Forum at the Williamstown…
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Another rope fire
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyResidents living near the old Kinnears rope works in Footscray are demanding something be done about the disused factory after another suspicious fire there last…
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Opportunity suburbs revealed
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyFour suburbs in Melbourne’s north-west have been revealed as locations providing the most opportunity for first home buyers. New figures from Equifax’s quarterly consumer credit…
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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…
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…
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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…