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Free pads and tampons at Sunbury pool
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyFree pads and tampons have arrived at Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Hume Leisure has partnered with the state government to bring the initiative to…
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First bell rings at new school
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyWiyal Primary School in Frasers Rose opened its doors to its first cohort of students on Thursday 29 January Sisters Charlotte and Audrey were among…
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Roadworks across Melton
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMotorists are being urged to plan ahead as a range of roadworks and upgrades roll out across Melton over the coming weeks. Several projects are…
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Raise the Titanic
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA historic Williamstown pub, once home to the iconic Titanic Theatre Restaurant, currently sits empty and dilapidated, just as it has done for the last…
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Picnic next to classic cars
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMotorheads are racing to Hanging Rock for the Annual Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show. The annual event is held on the second Sunday in…
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Medical centre expansion in Sunbury
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA medical centre will be expanded on a residential Sunbury street, despite objections from residents. A planning application was brought to Hume council’s December meeting…
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Prepped and ready
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyBright eyed and bushy tailed, preps are taking their first steps through the school gates this week, but for one Sunbury family the milestone is…
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Filmmaking family scoops smartphone awards
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA western suburbs filmmaking family has returned from the Sydney Opera House with a major film festival milestone, after taking home a top award at…
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Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA murderer has been jailed for life after setting his wife and stepdaughter on fire and then blaming his dying partner. Roland James Griffiths, 41,…
Sport
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Royals focused on staying up
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton South Royals are hoping to turn their Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season around, starting this weekend. The Royals, who are in…
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Collins quick impression
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyTwelve months ago, Romsey’s Logan Collins was finding his feet as represented Vic Country at the under-17 national male cricket championships. Fast forward to his…
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McSpadden joins Keilor
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyNew Keilor Thunder big Lara McSpadden knows if you train with the best it’s only going to help you come game day. McSpadden, who is…
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Dockerty Cup draw revealed
Northern Star WeeklyThe draw for the opening two rounds of the Dockerty Cup-Australia Cup have been revealed. Football Victoria held the draw on Tuesday night with 225…
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Riding’s big chance
Wyndham Star WeeklyAnother Werribee product could be headed to the AFL. The Tigers have been a breeding ground in recent years with a number of players having…
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Hardy’s big year
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyMissing out on an under-16 state team proved to be a blessing in disguise for Newport Rams’ Will Hardy. The disappointment three years ago drove…
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Spend Valentine’s at Scienceworks
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWhen couples think of romantic locations to spend Valentine’s Day, science museums are generally not very high on their list. But that might be about…
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Baton keeps moving for children’s hospital
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyBacchus Marsh’s Little Athletics (BMLA) superstars will once again take to the track for their Relaython, raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday…
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Excitement at new school
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklySisters Charlotte and Audrey were among the first cohort of students to walk through the gates at the new Wiyal Primary School in Fraser Rise…
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Write on
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyCalling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool…
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Have your say on Hume’s traffic management plans
Northern Star WeeklyHave your say on Hume council’s proposed traffic management plans for Coolaroo and Roxburgh Park West. According to the council, these plans were made in…
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Free tennis program returns
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyLocals are getting ready to serve up fun as Brimbank council’s ‘In2Tennis’ initiative returns. The program will give Brimbank residents a chance to pick up…
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Thomastown by-election set for May
Northern Star WeeklyA by-election will be held in Whittlesea’s Thomastown ward in May after Nic Brooks resigned from council earlier this month. Thomastown residents and ratepayers are…
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Victorian renters to benefit from expanded support services
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn a move aimed at providing more assistance to Victorian renters, the state government has announced a new program that will significantly boost funding and…
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Brimbank SES seeks new recruits
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe Brimbank VICSES (Victoria state emergency service) unit is on the lookout for new recruits. Brimbank SES deputy controller, admin and members, Vanessa White has…
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Rhyme time at the beach
Wyndham Star WeeklyYoungsters, well there parents at least, are encouraged to check out Wyndham Council’s rhyme time each Monday at Werribee South Beach. From 10.30-11am at the…