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Free public transport every weekend this summer
Northern Star WeeklyVictorians will be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer. From the day the Metro Tunnel opens…
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Murder most foul in Werribee
Wyndham Star WeeklyWilliamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the mysterious tale of Italian immigrant Giovanni Garretto whose murder in…
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Cybercrime warning
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) is reminding Australians to bolster their online safeguards. According to the AFP, more than 40 per cent of all Australian…
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Metro Tunnel stations complete
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe state government has announced that all five underground Metro Tunnel stations are now complete. The completion was announced on Monday 6 October at the…
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Online safeguard reminder
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) is reminding Australians to bolster their online safeguards. According to the AFP, more than 40 per cent of all Australian…
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A week to recognise those who care
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyEach year, National Carers Week shines a light on the extraordinary contribution of the more than 2.65 million unpaid carers across Australia. These individuals —…
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Appliance manufacturer slammed with charges
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAppliance manufacturer Electrolux Home Products has been charged with 40 offences under the Gas Safety Act 1997 for allegedly supplying unsafe gas cooktops to major…
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Program to bring creativity into classrooms
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe next generation students will be able to join forces with artists through a new round of the Creative Learning Partnerships program. Creative Industries Minister…
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Fishing clubs to reel in funding grants
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyLocal fishing clubs and associations have the chance to reel in funding grants to help improve their facilities and attract new members. Outdoor Recreation Minister…
Sport
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Bees continue to bring the pressure
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury United has been a model of consistency over the past six seasons. The Bees have finished in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre…
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Mutaz ready for AFL call-up
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAfter winning Richmond’s VFL best and fairest Mutaz El Nour is ready for a call-up if an AFL club comes knocking come draft time. The…
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Lions to rebound
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyStung by a rare finals miss last season, Darley is confident of rebounding swiftly in the Ballarat Cricket Association. The Lions have been boosted by…
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Cricket season is underway
Northern Star WeeklyThe sun was out and the cricket bats were pulled from the sheds as cricket season got underway. While some competitions were called off, there…
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Cats’ girls boost
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyAlbion’s girls football program is continuing to go from strength to strength, with several AFLW players investing time to help it grow. The Cats will…
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Bunjaku scores big
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyAltona’s Naser Bunjaku wasn’t expecting to come away with a world title at the PNG vs Rest of the World Kickboxing tournament. Competing for his…
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Program to bring creativity into classrooms
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe next generation students will be able to join forces with artists through a new round of the Creative Learning Partnerships program. Creative Industries Minister…
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Fishing clubs to reel in funding grants
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyLocal fishing clubs and associations have the chance to reel in funding grants to help improve their facilities and attract new members. Outdoor Recreation Minister…
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Closing the book on 2025 Premier’s Reaching Challenge
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyYoung Victorians read more than three million books during this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Premier Jacinta Allan congratulated the more than 76,200 young Victorian readers…
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Supporting families through still births and miscarriages
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe federal government has provided $3.2 million across four years to Red Nose Australia to deliver the ‘Healing Through Community’ project, supporting families through stillbirth…
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A new day for beach safety
Wyndham Star WeeklyOn March 4, 2026, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) will launch the very first national Red & Yellow Day, a nationwide celebration of the volunteers…
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Mosque gets grant for midday men
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Australian Islamic Centre (AIC) in Newport has been given $10,000 to help reduce loneliness and isolation among elderly men in its community. The grant…