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Community Calendar
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From The Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. 35 years ago September 2, 1987 Angry residents claim there is little to show for…
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Fight for better transport access
A group of activists are calling on residents to help campaign for better bus services in the western suburbs. Friends of the Earth Melbourne are…
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Kids’ art work glows with flaming flowers and swirling clouds
Kings Park Primary pupils painted their palettes blue and gray and sketched the trees and the daffodils as part of the school’s “Glow with Van…
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Local businesses among class action into hotel quarantine failure
A businessman in the west who has restaurants in Keilor Park and Bundoora is the lead plaintiff in a class action against the state government…
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Boost to Brimbank recycling
Brimbank council is set to receive more than $100,000 as part of the latest round of state government funding for household recycling programs. Brimbank residents…
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House fire brought under control in Braybrook
Fire Rescue Victoria [FRV] crews attended a house fire at a Darnley Street address in Braybrook on Wednesday, August 31. A FRV spokesperson said triple-0…
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Rail link flyover ‘a stake’ through the community’s heart
An Albion residents’ group has described a proposed flyover road near the iconic John Darling flour mill as part of the airport rail project as…
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Highlighting women’s health
Women in Brimbank are reminded to pay attention to their health ahead of Women’s Health Week from Monday, September 5 to Sunday, September 11. The…
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Mental health reform on the way
A transformed mental health system would be part of changes coming as a result of the passing of the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill…
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My Place
Having grown up in the 70s and 80s, comedian Joe Avati can see the difference between his generation and today’s youth. In his unique comic…
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Students grill polly in roundtable talks
The tables were turned as Catholic Regional College students grilled Fraser MHR Daniel Mulino during a roundtable discussion at the St Albans school on Tuesday,…
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Brimbank aquatic centre opening
The new state-of-the-art Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre will open in two weeks, on Monday, September 12. At 90 Taylors Rd, in Keilor Downs, the…
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Keep safe while keeping warm
Victorians keeping warm in the cold months need to make sure they have their heaters serviced to reduce the risk of unintentional fire. The Victorian…
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Festival celebrates older Victorians
The Victorian Seniors Festival is back for its 40th year to celebrate older Victorians and their invaluable contributions to communities. The 2022 Seniors Festival will…
















