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Festival fun as seniors put their eyes down for a cup of tea
There are still more than two weeks for Wyndham seniors to try something new during the Victorian Seniors Festival. The statewide festival throughout October includes…
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Homestead’s future safe
Security measures at the site of the historic Point Cook Homestead are one step closer after urgent meetings were held between Parks Victoria, Heritage Victoria…
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Zoo slashing fears
Werribee Open Range Zoo workers have voiced their concerns about recent job cuts that they say will leave visitors, animals and workers worse off. Zoos…
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Drugs, cash found in Hoppers Crossing search
A Hoppers Crossing man has been arrested as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Police executed a warrant at an address on Norwood Court…
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Upgraded pollen forecast system launched ahead of thunderstorm asthma season
As grass pollen season officially begins, Victorian authorities are urging residents to prepare for potential thunderstorm asthma events, particularly as the state marks a decade…
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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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Awards night triumph
Williams Landing Business Association (WLBA) celebrated a major milestone earlier this month when it hosted its first Gala Dinner & Business Awards Night at Sanctuary…
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Tap and go expands to concession card holders
The Victorian state government has announced an expansion of its tap and go payment system to make public transport more accessible for students, carers and…
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New shed and pavilion on the way at Wyndham Vale North Reserve
Work is now underway on a major redevelopment of the Wyndham Vale North Reserve pavilion that will improve the match-day experience for players and spectators…
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Werribee Centrals keeps faith in youth
Werribee Centrals will invest in youth this season as it chases another finals appearance in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The Centurions lost by three…
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Point Cook looks to build for long term
Point Cook is hungry for premiership glory as it looks to lay a platform for future success in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The Warriors…
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Tears flow as Anton De Pasquale runs out of fuel at Bathurst
Even Brodie Kostecki admits his shock at claiming a second Bathurst 1000 win, after pulling off a hair-raising finish when race leader Anton De Pasquale…
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Sports shorts
Talent League Lachlan Hicks and Jacinta Eteuati have claimed the Western Jets Talent League best and fairest awards. Hicks won the boys ahead of Khaled…
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Petridis’ perfect season
Winning the Alan Smith Medal as the best player in the Western Football League division 2 competition is icing on the cake for North Footscray’s…
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McPherson wins Priest Medal
Albion gun Caleb McPherson’s strong finish to the Western Football League division 1 season saw him come home with the Barry Priest Medal on Friday…
In Business
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If everyone’s feeling the squeeze, where’s all this inflation coming from?
Many of us are feeling under cost-of-living pressure, so what’s causing the inflation the RBA acknowledges is making Australians “furious”? Households have been dealing with…
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Hobson Healthcare celebrates 20 years of endoscopy care in Werribee
Two decades after opening its doors in Werribee, Hobson Healthcare is celebrating 20 years of providing high-quality endoscopy and specialist medical services to patients across…
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Stay independent at home with quality home care
If you have been approved for Support at Home funding through My Aged Care, Quality Home Care and Community Services is here to help you…
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Why scammers pretend to be your bank and how the con can work
Scammers impersonate brands people already know and trust, and banks are among the most effective disguises available to them when trying to catch out people…
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Driving excellence in the west
For more than a quarter of a century, Werribee Hyundai has been part of the fabric of Melbourne’s west, helping local families, businesses and generations…
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Housing emerges as Australia’s biggest economic challenge
Australia’s economic growth is expected to slow as lower house price growth weighs on consumer spending and broader economic activity, with CommBank economists saying housing…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the articles of our predecessors. 40 years ago 15 October 1986 Laverton North Primary School should be closed and its…
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Committee adds voice to Avalon advocacy
Advocacy for state government investment in the Avalon precinct is growing as the November election approaches. With the Greater Avalon Employment Precinct now approved, estimated…
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Liberator’s lasting legacy
At 101 Merv Schneider, who was an aircraft radio navigator on the B-24 Liberator during World War II, is keen to see a new Werribee…
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Funding boost for Mossifel Reserve if Labor is re-elected
The redevelopment of two courts at Hoppers Crossing’s Mossfiel Reserve will receive a funding boost if Labor is re-elected in November. Tarneit MP Dylan Wight…
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Western Metropolitan candidate announced
Xavier Menta has announced he will contest the seat of Western Metropolitan for Legalise Cannabis at the upcoming state election. Mr Menta, who said he…
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Afternoon of music
Join the Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group (MRTRG) for the First Nations Music Afternoon. MRTRG invites the community to join together on Wurundjeri Country…
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BYD’s Atto fills SUV gap
The spectacular growth of Chinese vehicles in the Australian market continues. In the first seven months of 2026 vehicles sourced from China total sales totalled…
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Police address car arson attacks
Police have moved to reassure the public following a spate of car fires across the Melbourne’s north-west this week, including in Maidstone. It’s believed as…
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From the mouth to the fringe
From the Mouth is a unique film and music project inspired by the landscapes, ecology and stories of the Kororoit Creek mouth. Bringing together seven…
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Museum a first
Australia’s first national museum dedicated to the Vietnamese refugee journey will open its doors in Sunshine in the coming days. The Vietnamese Museum Australia will…
