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Shooting goals at many levels

There were plenty of signs throughout her early career that Najvada George was destined for the top. In primary school, George made the Victorian netball...

Worth a look: Stories you may have missed

Stories from around the Star Weekly network this week that may have passed you by     Op shop used as a rubbish tip Kitchen scraps, dirty...

My Brimbank: Jake Backus

Jake Backus has recently had his debut in professional wrestling, and hopes one day to be king of the ring.  The 21-year-old wrestling fan...

Worth a look: Stories you may have missed

  Five stories from around the Star Weekly network this week that may have passed you by   Council makes veggie growers lose the plot A Yarraville family...

My Brimbank: Sam Agricola

Long-serving St Albans lawyer Sam Agricola spoke to Esther Lauaki about Brimbank and its businesspeople   What’s your connection to Brimbank? I have been a lawyer in...

Pictures of the month – January

A selection of the best pictures taken by the Star Weekly photographers during January.   HARD TO MISS: Andrea Jaca Smith was crowned Miss Transsexual Australia...

Garage sales: Outer West

  Garage sales in the Brimbank, Melton and Moorabool areas this weekend as advertised in Star Weekly Network Classifieds.   Match the suburb colours to the dots on the interactive map...

My Brimbank: Beatriz Castillo

Volunteer tutor and Argentinian migrant Beatriz Castillo won the educator of the year award at an Australia Day ceremony last month. She talks with...

My Place: Susan Mangion

Susan Mangion founded Edible Harvest Out West two years ago after noticing an absence of community gardens around Caroline Springs. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey...

Star runner in gold rush

It’s been an amazing 12 months for superstar runner Amelia Mazza-Downie. Having dominated the 1500 metres at both state and national level in recent years,...

My Wyndham: Louise Thompson

If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when...

My Brimbank: Alan Dash

During 45 years at Brimbank, Alan Dash has championed local education. His dedication has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award. Ben Cameron speaks...

Worth a Look: Stories you may have missed

Stories from around the Star Weekly network this week that may have passed you by     Footscray man terrorised in Sunshine road rage attack ...

My Brimbank: Glenn Letts

Sunshine Baseball Club’s Glenn Letts talks to Ben Cameron about his strong sporting connections to Sunshine, his love of the area’s history and his...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  Gamers welcome Challenge the best at a free Magic: The Gathering gamers’ tournament at Sunbury library on January 20 from noon until 4pm. Create a...

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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread

This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...