New citizenship joy
A Moorabool resident felt ‘emotional’ when she received her Australian citizenship last week at a council ceremony.
About 40 new Australian citizens received their official...
’Generous’ café makeover
Students of a Caroline Springs school have been benefitting from a newly renovated café and education space this term, with the rework provided through...
Bacchus Marsh damaging winds warning
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across parts of Victoria, including Bacchus Marsh.
Issued this morning –...
How to stay healthy this winter
You don’t seem to hear all that much about COVID-19 these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s yesterday’s problem.
Indeed, early in June Victoria’s Chief...
Givit to get punk rock proceeds
Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity.
Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will...
Deadly roads for wildlife
A Victorian Parliamentary inquiry is delving into the impact of wildlife roadstrikes on rescuers and motorists. In Melbourne’s outer north, Sunbury, Oaklands and Somerton...
Abbeyfield celebrates 30
Abbeyfield Melton House celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, marking the occasion with an afternoon tea on Thursday, June 19. Residents, staff, families, and...
Posting and boasting crackdown
Criminals who share their disturbing crimes on social media will face extra jail time under new legislation introduced by the state government.
The Crimes Amendment...
New watchdog in building industry reforms
Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week becomes law.
The bill to reform...
Treaty negotiations continue
The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty.
Premier Jacinta...
New service to resolve rental disputes
Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) will go live on Monday June 23.
According to the state government, RDRV will help renters and rental providers settle...
Liberal loan to end legal saga
A $1.5 million loan has been granted to former state Liberal leader John Pesutto, with the fractured party desperate to draw a line under...
Community Calendar
Produce Swap
Join Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House for its next Garden Produce Swap event on Thursday, June 26 at 10am at Djerriwarrh’s Community Garden, 239-241 Station...
Murder most foul in Werribee
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the mysterious tale of Italian immigrant Giovanni Garretto whose murder...
EES to be made public
The environmental effects statement (EES) for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) will be released to the public next week, with community stakeholders continuing to...
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Devils upset Sunbury
Darley has shown the Ballarat Netball League premiership is not a one horse race as it knocked off the Sunbury Lions on Saturday.
The Devils...
