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Cairnlea’s very own wild bandicoot
By Alexandra Laskie Eastern barred bandicoots are extinct in the wild, but there are a number of the small, nocturnal marsupials in captivity … and…
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School crossing cash injection
The state government has agreed to pay its fair share in funding school crossing supervisors just days after Melton council announced it could be forced…
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West launches carpool service
Move over Uber, Wyndham now has its own carpool service and app. The Carpool in the West initiative launched earlier this month, enabling people…
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Operation Roadsafe underway over Christmas
Police are out in force to cut the Christmas carnage on Brimbank roads. Motorists can expect more highway patrols and roadside checks as Keilor Downs…
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Deer Park North Primary School raises money for the homeless
With a pair of rubber gloves and some large sponges, Deer Park North Primary School pupils set to work washing teachers’ cars until they were…
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Getting colourful with the Derrimut YMCA crew
Lily and Makayla (pictured) can’t wait for the school holidays to begin. Mum Andrea says the girls are looking forward to hanging out with friends…
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Residents object to demolition of heritage Sunshine house
Residents are objecting to a proposal to demolish a heritage-listed house in Sunshine to make way for two townhouses. Brimbank council received a planning permit…
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Brimbank duxes look ahead
Carl D’Souza used to go to the library on weekends and borrow non-fiction books about chemistry, physics and mathematics. The teenager said completing his VCE…
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Parking woes may worsen for some St Albans residents
Parking will be at a premium for residents of three St Albans streets if Brimbank council goes ahead with plans to restrict parking near Keilor…
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Star Weekly joins Keilor Downs police on patrol
The police car accelerates and we hurtle down the on ramp and on to the Western Ring Road. The radio spits out information. “A 59-year-old…
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Brimbank’s Most Wanted – December 16, 2016
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local…
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Footscray a firm favourite for Sally Quinn
Creating meaningful jobs and helping save the environment are all in a day’s work for Green Collect co-founder and proud Footscray local Sally Quinn. …
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Christmas grinch pinches decorations in Taylors Hill
A Taylors Hill woman has called out a Christmas grinch who allegedly stole decorations from the front yard of her home on Tuesday. The incident…
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St Albans house prices take off
House prices in St Albans have skyrocketed, according to new figures. St Albans had a median house price of $518,750 in the September quarter, up…
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Taylors Hill Primary School spread the love
Taylors Hill Primary School students, staff and parents have been on a mission to make sure the Christmas spirit extends to all. For every book…













