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Future-proofing Victorian business
In its federal budget 2022-23 submission, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified access to an international skilled labour force, addressing cost of…
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Melton Highway works underway
Taylors Lakes, Hillside and Keilor road users are advised to be aware of speed reductions and planned lane closures along Melton Highway for the remainder…
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West’s investment plans outlined
Advocacy and advisory committee LeadWest is calling on the state and federal governments to ’invest in the west’. The committee launched a new advocacy campaign…
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Training crisis support workers for mental health help
Victoria University [VU] and Lifeline Western Melbourne have united to provide more crisis support and suicide prevention services to those in the west. Coinciding with…
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Seniors Festival launches
A group of Brimbank senior citizens have been making the most of the series of fun events available as part of the 2022 Victorian Seniors…
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Brooklyn recycling business tipped to get funding boost
Two merged scrap metal recycling companies in Laverton North and Brooklyn will be able to expand, creating more green jobs following a state government funding…
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Tram design open for public vote
Brimbank residents have been invited to vote for the tram wrap that will feature on the pride tram next year. Yarra Trams have partnered with…
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Thunderstorm asthma warning
A Deakin University expert is warning Victorians, including those in Brimbank, who experienced COVID-19 or any other respiratory illness this year to be aware of…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 35 years ago October 14, 1987 Maribyrnong Medical Centre staff are protesting against the relocation…
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Barrier warning for pool owners
Parents and guardians, such as those in Wyndham, are being urged to check their pool and spa barriers in the lead up to warmer months.…
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Public transport event open to all
Victorians, such as those in Wyndham, are being encouraged back onto public transport with the opportunity to test out all modes of accessible public transport…
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Plasma donors needed
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for 1600 people to donate plasma every day this month, as patient need for the life-saving blood product reaches…
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Heatwave warning service launched
The Bureau of Meteorology (Bom) has released a new national heatwave warning service to help Australians prepare for and lessen the impacts of heatwave events.…
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New school bus routes for Melbourne’s north-west
More students living in Melbourne’s north-west will be able to catch a school bus next year, with the state government announcing new school bus services.…
















