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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…
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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.…
Sport
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Victorian state netball teams selected
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyThe next wave of emerging Victorian netball talent has been unveiled including two Melton Centrals players, with the announcement of the Victorian 17 and under…
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Batting out a storm
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe weather again played havoc on Saturday for local sports people but there was still plenty of action. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was out…
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Altona trio’s big month
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyA big month for Altona Hockey trio Cooper Burns, Connar Otterbach and Nye Roberts has just continued. The trio were part of HC Melbourne premiership…
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Mustangs building nicely
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton is slowly settling its line up as it prepares for a big patch of matches in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section…
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Roxburgh Park’s strong start
Northern Star WeeklyRoxburgh Park is hoping its return to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield is only a short one. The Falcons dropped back down…
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Agius steps up at West Point
Wyndham Star WeeklyJacob Agius will step up at West Point having been named the club’s men’s coach for next year’s FV state league 6 north-west season. Agius…
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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…
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Suburbs affected by outages
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThere is currently a power outage affecting around 3023 residents in Ravenhall and 3019 residents in Braybrook. According to Powercor, power is estimated to be…