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...
My Brimbank: Susan Dibbs
Ben Cameron speaks with GO Festival founder Susan Dibbs
Was your Christmas and New Year busy?
I worked right through. It’s (GO Festival) coming up in...
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Off and running
The St Albans Gift will be run this Saturday from 2pm. This Victorian Athletics League event is hosted by St Albans Sports...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
January 14, 1976
A confidential state government report on Sunshine council, prepared by a special local government investigator and sent to the Minister...
My Brimbank: Jessica Gerger
Friends of Kororoit Creek president Jessica Gerger talks to Ben Cameron about her unique upbringing, her one-woman comedy show and her vision of keeping...
Merry Christmas from Star Weekly
Star Weekly would like to wish readers and advertisers a safe and happy Christmas.
We are proud to have brought you the latest local news...
My Brimbank: Shayna Henry-Camilleri
With five children to care for, including two of her own and her three siblings, Shayna Henry-Camilleri feels older than her 22 years. But the...
My Brimbank: Pat Kelly
Keilor Downs local Pat Kelly, 81, is retiring after working at Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans for the past 34 years. She...
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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...
