News
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Forum supports women living with epilepsy across all life stages
Epilepsy Action Australia and Australian Women with Epilepsy are inviting women across the country to take part in a powerful one-day forum designed to uplift,…
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Funding to improve road safety across Victoria
Victorian community organisations and groups will receive a total of $600,000 in grants from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to develop and implement local road…
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Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage
The tiny, yet very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is making its way to the west later this month. The orchestra will present its new show…
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Police cut concerns
Residents and local politicians have raised concerns over further cuts to counter hours at Keilor Downs Police Station as well as a lack of police…
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Pink Angels comes to Brimbank
The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month. Money raised on…
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Smelly problem lingers
A strong odour resembling rotting meat continues to affect residents in the Sunshine-area, prompting questions about the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) enforcement on the companies…
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Changing young lives
Anglicare Victoria, the state’s largest provider of out-of-home care, has put out an urgent call to locals in the west to become foster carers. For…
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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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Community Calendar
Polonia Cup Proudly hosted by the Western Eagles Football Club, this vibrant three-day tournament will run from Friday 20 February to Sunday 22 February at…
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Probus member callout
Deer Park Probus Club is on the lookout for new members. President Peter Dimitrijevic said the club provides an opportunity for seniors in the community…
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School fair fun
There’s growing excitement among students at St Augustine’s Primary School as the school’s community fair fast approaches. A variety of rides and attractions will be…
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Thousands venerate sacred relics
More than 17,000 people attended Quang Minh Temple in Braybrook last month to pay their respects to sacred relics of the Buddha dating back over…
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Sunshine-inspired bags hit NGV
A collection of handcrafted bags inspired by the suburb of Sunshine have been picked up by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) design store. Artist…
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Illegal frog move threatens species
An investigation into the suspected illegal relocation of a threatened frog species has put wetlands near Werribee and Caroline Springs in the spotlight, after more…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the articles of our predecessors… 40 years ago 19 February, 1986 The head of the St Albans Health Centre last…
















