News
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much simpler to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Australian Open smashes attendance records
This year’s Australian Open was officially the most attended on record. More than 1.368 million tennis fans flocked to Melbourne Park for the 2026 tournament,…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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Footy films initiative returns
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), AFL, and VicScreen have announced that Footy Shorts will back in 2026. The first Footy Shorts lineup proved a winner…
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Virtual solution for ADHD medication problem
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult enough without having to urgently replace a lost, expired or depleted prescriptions for medication. To…
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How does your MP behave?
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Experience live Celtic music
Multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson is bringing the warmth and mystique of Celtic music back down the highway to Little River and Geelong this month. Channelling the…
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Events heat up the west
Summer is heating up across the west with a mix of music, culture and experiences for locals to enjoy. Love Westside has put together a…
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My Place
Dianne Cappelli is a long-time Brimbank resident who loves getting out and about to local dog parks with her pooches Frankie and Toby. She spoke…
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Sport
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VTCA T20 semi finalists set
Three of the four semi finals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 group A finals will be senior division teams, while two division 5…
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Sunday cricket action
The rain cleared and the sun came out making it perfect weather for cricket on Sunday, including a grand final. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic…
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Cavaliers on the up
Green Gully is hoping to take the next step in the National Premier League competition this season. After finishing mid-table after being in the finals…
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Massive off season in EDFL womens
Several former AFLW players are headed to the Essendon District Football League women’s competition, while a couple of league best and fairest winners are on…
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Keilor sitting pretty on top
Keilor took another step closer to locking in a top two spot in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 competition. The Bulls…
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Blues sneak home
Keilor held its nerve late to come away with an important win against Airport West St Christopher’s in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division…
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Fostering social bonds in retirement villages
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet people is by taking part in village activities. Morning teas, group fitness classes, arts and…
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Fresh food, convenience and value sets tone for new look Woolworths store
East Keilor shoppers will enjoy a new Woolworths shopping experience with fresh food, convenience and value the cornerstones of the renewed and extended supermarket in…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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College celebrates outstanding class of 2025
Victoria University Secondary College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 — a cohort whose results, resilience, and ambition reflect…
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Community centre backs refund scheme
TOMRA Cleanaway congratulates the Wingate Avenue Community Centre on reaching an incredible milestone: collecting over 2 million eligible containers for refund and more than $200,000…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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New school, new preps
Hillside Primary School has begun the new term as a standalone school, following the demerger from Sydenham-Hillside Primary School. The school said the milestone marks…
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‘Nauseating’ odour persists
A month on and residents across Brimbank are still complaining of a foul odour, resembling rotting-meat, present in multiple suburbs. As reported by Star Weekly,…
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Dancing towards inclusivity
Local dance teacher Emma Scott has been nominated for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards (YAA) for creating a positive and inclusive community through her all-abilities…
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Have your say
Brimbank council is seeking feedback for the draft of its Community Services and Infrastructure Plan. Council said it uses the plan to ensure council-owned buildings…
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Fleetwood Mac hits Melton
TUSK: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is rolling into town on Saturday 28 February with a golden anniversary celebration that promises to be a night…
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‘Derisory’ petition response
Brimbank residents have been left disappointed in light of the planning minister’s response to a community petition calling for new inclusions to Development Victoria’s proposed…
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Homelessness strains Brimbank
The Council to Homeless Persons’ (CHP) homelessness heatmap has revealed 3279 people in Brimbank sought help from specialist homelessness services in the 2024–25 financial year,…
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Metro tunnel woes
The new timetable for the train network’s ‘Big Switch’ has come into effect, integrating the new Metro Tunnel with the wider transport network – but…
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Pop hits and Priscilla at Pride
Pride of our Footscray has two very big, but very different events coming up on consecutive nights later this month. On Wednesday 18 February, the…
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Community Calendar
Polonia Cup Hosted by the Western Eagles Soccer Club, this vibrant three-day tournament will run from Friday 20 February to Sunday 22 February at the…