News
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Achievements highlighted in annual report
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHobsons Bay council’s 2024-25 Annual Report has been released, outlining its achievements, activities, challenges, and financial performance over the past financial year. The annual report…
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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…
Sport
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Rovers focused on developing female program
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAlbion Rovers have some ambitious plans for the future and female participation is at the forefront of the plans for the club. A new committee…
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Crusaders continue on
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWestern Crusaders continue to focus on hitting their own standards as they lead the way in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition. The Crusaders, who are…
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Centrals get win
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton Centrals got its first win on the board in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league, while the bad luck continued for Bacchus…
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Three Knights in AFL Academy
Northern Star WeeklyThree Northern Knights players have been named in the AFL National Academy squads for next year. Fifty of the country’s most talented young footballers have…
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Kangaroos beat the rain, Tigers
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Sunbury Kangaroos were among the big winners on Saturday as rain played havoc in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. While many cricket associations…
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Thunder on the rise
Wyndham Star WeeklyGlen Orden has had an incredible start to the summer cricket season, with registrations soaring across both senior and junior divisions. Following a highly successful…
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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…