News
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Filming frenzy in Melbourne
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Victorian screen industry has maintained its momentum into early 2026 with the production of Empire City, an action blockbuster starring Gerard Butler and Hayley…
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Successful summer start for pill testing
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe state government’s fixed site pill testing service has been continuing to reduce drug harm over the summer. Since opening in August, the service has…
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Research recommends to plan for hazards
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyResidents across Melbourne’s western and northern growth corridors are being urged to finalise emergency preparations as a volatile mix of extreme heat and fire danger…
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Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyHundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day…
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Apartment developments increase across state
Wyndham Star WeeklyVictoria has emerged as a major engine room for the nation’s construction industry, with a massive spike in high-density housing approvals spearheading a 15.2 per…
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From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyVicsport has poached a member of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s staff to be its new chief executive. Elyse Jenkins has served as Mr…
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New children’s fire safety programs launch
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe Country Fire Authority (CFA) has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs. CFA’s previous children’s education program,…
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New Triple Zero boss appointed
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyDavid Clayton APM has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of Triple Zero Victoria after acting in the role since October last year. Mr…
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TAC calls for safer driving in 2026
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn 2025, a total of 288 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking an increase from the 284 deaths recorded in 2024. While this…
Sport
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Lions winning vibe
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyTaylors Lakes is starting to gain momentum with three wins on the trot in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west competition. After a down period,…
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Lions confidence growing
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton isn’t changing its focus despite putting itself in a position to battle for a finals spot in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After…
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Roar continues on
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe belief is growing for Sunbury and its translating into results in the Victorian Turf CrIcket Association Steve McNamara Shield. The Roar entered the Christmas…
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Another award for Woodman
Northern Star WeeklySunbury’s Jin Woodman is the first Australian to win an International Tennis Federation Wheelchair Tennis Junior of the Year award. Introduced by the ITF in…
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Tigers continue on
Wyndham Star WeeklyWerribee was able to overcome difficult conditions and Bayswater to further cement its spot as a finals contender in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west.…
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Shannon now a Mav
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyWestern Warriors and new Sunbury Lions recruit Ruby Shannon has been named a training partner for the Melbourne Mavericks for the Suncorp Super Netball season.…
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New Triple Zero boss appointed
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyDavid Clayton APM has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of Triple Zero Victoria after acting in the role since October last year. Mr…
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TAC calls for safer driving in 2026
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyIn 2025, a total of 288 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking an increase from the 284 deaths recorded in 2024. While this…
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Point Cook Road and Central Avenue works to start
Wyndham Star WeeklyThe Point Cook Road and Central Avenue intersection upgrade is set to start major works on Monday 12 January, beginning with the Princes Freeway entry-ramp.…
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Kids bike safety park
Wyndham Star WeeklyA pop-up traffic park will be installed at Kelly Park in Werribee to help bicycle riders gain road sense and safety skills. From 10-18 January,…
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West Tarneit works
Wyndham Star WeeklyMajor works will begin on West Tarneit Station from Saturday 10 January, as part of a “14-day construction blitz” across the western suburbs. Crews will…
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Power outages across Melton
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMore than 26,000 residents and businesses around Melton are without power. According to powercor, the outages have affected 292 customers in Melton, 449 in Melton…