News
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Newham residents call for action
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAfter a fatal accident on Three Chain Road, Newham residents are calling for urgent action to slow traffic down. About 7.20pm on 3 February, a…
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Education centre supported
Wyndham Star WeeklyWyndham council has approved plans to develop land in Hoppers Crossing into an education centre. At the 10 February planning meeting, councillors unanimously backed developing…
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Sparked up for servo
Wyndham Star WeeklyPlans to develop a service station with an electric charging port for trucks in Laverton North has been given the green light by Wyndham Council.…
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Man arrested after stolen car stalls
Wyndham Star WeeklyA man has been arrested following a short foot pursuit in Werribee the morning of Friday 20 February after a stolen car stalled. The man…
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Australia Post ramps up the horse-power for Lunar New Year
Northern Star WeeklyAustralia Post is celebrating the Year of the Horse with the release of its Lunar New Year stamp issue, and its first ever ‘DigiStamp’. The…
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Hume celebrates pets
Northern Star WeeklyCalling all pet owners and animal lovers, Hume Pet Lover and Family Fun Day is being held at Banksia Gardens Community Services at the end…
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Doctor design
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyLike dozens of his colleagues, Western Health anaesthetist Dr David Bramley was enjoying the spacious and modern surroundings of the new Footscray Hospital on its…
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Voter participation dropped in Lalor by-election
Northern Star WeeklyAccording to a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) report less Lalor Ward voters participated in the 2025 by-election than in the general election 10 months earlier.…
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Fifty years of SunFest
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklySunFest is celebrating 50 years this March. The beloved festival will take over Sunbury’s streets once again, for a special weekend full of fun, community…
Sport
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Eagles focused on consistency
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyNorth Sunshine Eagles remain focused on being competitive each week and letting the results take care of themselves in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition.…
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Stars coming to Altona North
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyInternational box lacrosse is coming to Altona North. Both the Next Gen Series and the IIJL Commonwealth Cup are being hosted at Alan Lewer Box…
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Mustang juniors thrive
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyMelton’s next generation turned their attention to indoor hockey over the summer breaks. The Mustangs had three sides play in the Hockey Victoria junior indoor…
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Jets pull women’s side
Northern Star WeeklyGreenvale has made the call to pull its women’s side ahead of the Essendon District Football League premier division. The Jets were set to play…
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Riddell’s next generation
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyIt’ll be the baby Bombers for Riddell in the Riddell District Netball League this season. After three straight grand finals, the Bombers have looked to…
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Titans’ big pre-season
Wyndham Star WeeklyThings are on the up for Tarneit in the Western Football League division 2 competition. After failing to win a game last season, the Titans…
More News
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Residents rally
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyAlmost 100 Sunbury residents and members of the No Waste Incinerator Sunbury group descended on Spring Street on Wednesday 18 February to protest a proposed…
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Wollert man to be questioned in drug syndicate probe
Northern Star WeeklyA 46-year old Wollert man is expected to be interviewed as part of an international drug trafficking investigation that Victoria Police said has resulted in…
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Volunteer hails new hospital
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe new Footscray Hospital is much bigger, more modern, offers many more services and is much more conveniently located than its predecessor. But according to…
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Malmsbury man charged following crash
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star WeeklyA 28-year-old Malmsbury man has been charged following a collision in Newham. Police said the charges follow a collision between a car and truck at…
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Footscray Hospital’s opening day
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyThe opening of the new Footscray Hospital on Wednesday 18 February was a landmark event for the western suburbs, with the state of the art…
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Hillside man arrested
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyPolice arrested a 19-year old Hillside man and seized drugs and cash following a crash in Port Melbourne on Thursday 19 February. Officers responded after…
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Hit and run investigated
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star WeeklyPolice are appealing to anyone who witnessed a hit and run collision in South Kingsville on Thursday night to come forward. Emergency services were called…
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Memories go under the hammer
Melton & Moorabool Star WeeklyAn original 1962 Jeep Willys four-by-four wagon which sits at the heart of fond family memories is just one of many vintage cars about to…
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Brimbank scientist nominated for award
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyBrimbank resident Yemima Ehrnst has been nominated for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards (YAA) for her work furthering investigations in green energy. As part of…
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Concerns over proposed facility
Brimbank & Northwest Star WeeklyA new application for a pork rendering facility in Laverton North has raised concerns among Brimbank residents, who fear it could worsen ongoing odour issues…