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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…
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Deanside collision
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a collision in Deanside the morning of Tuesday 10 February. Emergency services were…
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Sunshine man arrested
Police have arrested a 25-year old Sunshine man following an incident in St Albans the morning of Wednesday 11 February. Officers were called to a…
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Doctors ready for rare hospital move
Having worked as a doctor at Footscray Hospital for 35 years, including a period as director of its emergency department, there’s not much that Professor…
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Sod turned on new Deanside shopping centre
Construction has officially commenced on the first major shopping centre to deliver convenience to the growing Deanside community. Delivered by National integrated property, construction and…
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Jumpstarting young refugees driving journeys
A new program will help young people from refugee backgrounds learn to drive. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne announced the launch of…
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Call to rename drain
Friends of Organ Pipes National Park (FOOP) is calling for the waterway known as ‘Tame Street Drain’ to be officially renamed a creek. The small…
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Sunshine library floor closure
Brimbank Libraries has issued an announcement, saying level one of Sunshine library will be closed the evening on Monday 9 February due to minor flooding.…
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Getting ready for kindergarten
As part of ‘kindergarten readiness month’ next month, local sessional kindergarten providers will host a series of open days from 17-26 March, giving families the…
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Braybrook ramps up for BMX fest
Melbourne’s inner-west will take centre stage this weekend at the Braybrook BMX Festival, a three-day celebration of action sports, youth culture and community, headlined by…
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Brimbank writers and readers festival returns
Lovers of literature rejoice! The Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is returning next month for its biggest event to date. Thirty-four events will run over…
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