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Operation to fill backpacks
A new community initiative to support local families ahead of the school year has been launched. Keilor Central and The Les Twentyman Foundation have partnered…
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Beating the heat
Brimbank residents dove into relief these school holidays, flocking to local swimming pools to beat the summer heat. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic dropped by…
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Two arrested following copper theft
A West Footscray man and a St Albans man have been arrested following a theft in Altona. Officers were called to reports of a theft…
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My Place
Marita Ryan is a local school teacher in Brimbank. Last year she took home the sustainability teacher of the year award (primary) at the 2025…
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Total Fire Ban on Friday
A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Victoria tomorrow, Friday 9 January, with Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings forecast for the South West, Wimmera,…
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Lunar Festival returns
The St Albans Lunar Festival will return to Alfrieda Street this month with thousands of people expected to take part in one of Melbourne’s largest…
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Free day of fun
Locals will be treated to a free family day out in St Albans this month. Hosted by St Albans Sports Club with support from Brimbank…
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Western United set to receive financial lifeline
Western United are set to avoid liquidation and keep their hopes of returning to the A-Leagues alive after securing the funds required to pay off…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west.
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Teens ambushed in Caroline Springs stabbing
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the alleged ambush and stabbing of two teenage brothers at a Caroline Springs reserve late last…
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Library hours extended this week
Maribyrnong libraries has announced Braybrook library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday 7 January and Thursday 8 January. On both days, the library…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the articles of our predecessors… 50 years ago 14 January, 1976 A confidential state government report on Sunshine council has…
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Council to launch road campaign
Brimbank council has announced it will launch a new community campaign this year, aimed at pressuring the state government to urgently commit to duplicating Taylors…
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Pool hours extended 7 January
Sunshine Leisure Centre has announced it will extend its pool hours until 8.30pm tonight on Wednesday 7 January. In a social media post, the centre…
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Community Calendar
Brimbank school holiday program The Brimbank school holiday program is a free, four-session program for young people aged 10-14 who live or attend school in…
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