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Donnybrook Road promise welcomed
Big bucks and big plans are on the way, with Donnybrook Road set to get the long-awaited makeover locals have been calling for. Whittlesea council…
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Wollert digs in: new community hub breaks ground
Wollert residents are one step closer to accessing vital community services, with construction officially underway on the new West Wollert Community Centre. A sod-turning ceremony…
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Unregistered roofer fined $60,000 after scamming single mum
A Dallas man has been convicted and fined $60,000 after posing as a registered roof plumber and scamming a single mother in Whittlesea. Mohammad Ali…
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Kalkallo scores big with new $4 million sports hub
A new $4 million investment from the federal Government promises to transform sport and community life in Kalkallo, with a new pavilion planned for Dwyer…
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All seasons blooms at Thomastown library
Every Tuesday morning, laughter, music and creativity fill the Maker Space at Thomastown Library as young adults living with disabilities gather for the All Seasons…
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New smoking health warnings welcomed
Quit and Cancer Council have welcomed a range of mandatory changes to tobacco products which came into effect on April 1, as Australia becomes just…
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Logos banned to make school uniforms cheaper
School logos on shorts, pants, skirts and socks in Victorian government schools will be banned from next year in order to make uniforms cheaper. The…
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Homeowners offered security tips after increase in break-ins
RACV is urging Victorians to enhance their home security measures in response to an increase in residential burglaries across the state. The latest data from…
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New anti-vilification laws introduced
Victoria will get new anti-vilification and social cohesion laws after landmark legislation was passed. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 will:…
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The trials of Elizabeth Taylor
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of Elizabeth Taylor whose trade was helping women terminate…
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Bandroom to host birthday gigs
Yarraville’s Kindred Bandroom turns 19 this month and appropriately for a live music venue, is hosting a run of gigs to celebrate. From Wednesday, April…
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Young performers take the mic
A free story-led festival and open mic event is coming to Brimbank on April 12 at the Bowery Theatre. A collaborative showcase of young artistic…













