News
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Roofing company fined
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA roofing company has been convicted and fined after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites in Melbourne, including in…
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Cricket for a cause
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPlayers at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club (SHCC) and the Victoria Police cricket club will rack up runs for a reason this week in a T20…
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F1 festival headed to Melbourne
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA free Formula 1 Melbourne Fan Festival is coming to Federation Square. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the free festival will…
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Road works to cause delays
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. A number of…
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Program for aspiring entrepreneurs
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank council is offering a program for entrepreneurs, intraprenuers and small-business owners looking to future-proof their business. According to council, the CUL-TI-VATE program is designed…
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The Faces of Wyndham on display
Wyndham Star WeeklyPoint Cook photographer David Mullins launched Faces of Wyndham at the World Trade Centre in Docklands on Saturday 21 February. For more than seven years,…
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Pelligra joins Brooklyn Recycling Group
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyProperty developer Pelligra has formally joined the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) under Victoria’s first statutory Better Environment Plan (BEP). As a major landholder within the…
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Kinders benefit
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMore accessible and inclusive play equipment is coming to Macedon Ranges kindergartens, following the latest round of grants from the state government. Children Minister Lizzie…
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Yarrambat CFA celebrates 25 years
Northern Star WeeklyYarrambat CFA has marked the 25th anniversary of its fire station with a day of celebration and the official opening of a new firefighter turnout…
Sport
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Point Cook into granny
Wyndham Star WeeklyPoint Cook overcame a disappointing start to the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 4, section 1 finals to make the grand final. Having finished on…
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Top spot up for grabs
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe minor premiership will be on the line in the final round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Deer Park moved to…
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Imperials on a role
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWilliamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield finals. The…
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Heartbreak for Warriors
Northern Star WeeklyWestmeadows’ grand final hopes ended with rain in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. The weather gods weren’t on the Warriors side on Sunday…
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Game on
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyThe race for finals spots heated up on Saturday on the first day of the second last round of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association…
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Kookettes into grand final
Northern Star WeeklyAfter tough going the first couple of years, Rivergum’s women’s side will play in its first North Metro Cricket Association grand final this Sunday. The…
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Hume community grants awarded
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunbury and Goonawarra neighbourhood houses are among community groups to receive funding as part of the Hume council 2026 Community Grants Program. Hume mayor Carly…
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Factory fire contained
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyFire Rescue Victoria personnel successfully controlled a factory fire in Melton on Friday 20 February. Firefighters arrived at the Norton Drive scene within five minutes…
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Youth mental health group forming
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyMacedon Ranges council is organising a new Mental Health Action Group for youth. Designed for students in years nine to 11, council is creating a…
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Footscray fish icon dies
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyFootscray’s Con Goulas has been remembered as a giant of Melbourne’s seafood industry and the Greek community following his death last week aged 91. The…
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’Shame’ as security trial extended
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklySecurity guards will continue to patrol the Footscray CBD until June after Maribyrnong council voted in favour of extending the controversial program at its meeting…
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Local artist, local pride at CS windows
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyA new window installation celebrating Melton’s natural beauty has transformed the CS Gallery space windows at the Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub. Melbourne-based multidisciplinary…
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Tech for tots to boost learning
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyKindergartens across the west are set to become more inclusive and accessible, with new upgrades and equipment aimed at supporting children of all abilities. Melton…
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Car theft syndicate bust
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA car theft syndicate has been busted after police charged its alleged ringleaders and recovered stolen vehicles and key reprogramming devices amid high rates of…
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Right royal progress
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyWilliamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she recounts a drama-filled visit to Australia by Prince Alfred, the son of…
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More cameras coming to Victoria’s roads
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyThe state government will roll out 35 new fixed cameras, two point-to-point networks and tougher distracted-driving and seatbelt enforcement as part of its Road Safety…