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Bloodlines traced on stage

A confronting production at the North Melbourne Playhouse next month will be directed by Sunshine resident and emerging actor Isaac Drandic (pictured). Described as an...

Toyota RAV4 is all grown up

The Toyota RAV4 has finally come of age, writes David Bonnici Since it first appeared on our roads about 20 years ago, the RAV4 has...

Hyundai hits the luxury road

David Bonnici spent a luxurious week on the west's roads in the Hyundai Genesis Hyundai seems to love a challenge. For years it has implored...

Sports pictures of the week

Sports pictures of the week from our Star Weekly photographers. Click here to view more pictures from the featured matches at our photo sales site.  

My Brimbank: Therese and Phillip Johns

Terese and Phillip Johns were among Sydenham’s first residents. The former Community Progress Association members now busy themselves preserving the suburb’s history. They talk...

Used and Reviewed: Ford Territory

The Territory is arguably the best vehicle ever designed by Ford Australia. It is based on the Falcon and shares some of its mechanical...

Used and Reviewed: Nissan Tiida

Nissan Tiida is a small-medium car with the sort of interior space that can accommodate a family and provide a smooth quiet ride with...

8 things to do in and around Brimbank

Judo, play group places The Tin Shed in St Albans has several vacancies in its judo class held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm. The...

Worth a look: Stories of the week

Altona Meadows residents start crime patrols Altona Meadows residents fed up with crime are starting to map out hotspots in their suburb and conduct night...

My Brimbank: Padma Singh

Malaysian-born author and educator Padma Singh moved to Australia nearly 22 years ago. She speaks to Ben Cameron    What drew you to Australia? My husband and...

Kia Sorento wows the SUV market

David Bonnici finds out the hype around the latest Kia Sorento is warranted. I wonder when Kia knew it was on the money with the...

7 things to do this weekend

Appreciating the fab four's beat Where: Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona. When: 1.30-3.30pm, Monday May 16 Beatles fans are being invited to come...

6 things to do this weekend

Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown When: 11am-6pm, Saturday April 3o The Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival is a celebration pairing the best...

All set for the Great Maltese Cook-Off

The cooking traditions of Malta are once more being celebrated and families of the west, Maltese and otherwise, are being invited to test their...

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Letter pleads case for Calder funding

This story was originally published in June 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy. Pleas for funding continue...