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‘It won’t happen to me’ mindset fuels battery fires
As Victorians settle into new routines for the year, safety experts are warning that complacency, not ignorance, is driving lithium-ion battery fires, as familiar charging…
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Free weekend travel boosts patronage on Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel
Since the opening of the Metro Tunnel on November 30, Victorians have taken advantage of free weekend travel, with over 13 million free trips across…
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Probus marks 50 years
Probus is marking a significant milestone in 2026, celebrating 50 years of bringing people together through local clubs built on friendship, connection and shared interests.…
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Dynamic duo ready to make Werribee laugh
The Umbilical Brothers are back down under and they have locked in a laugh out loud show in Werribee. On Sunday 8 February the globally…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west.
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My place
Melton local Saran Konteh is a community-leader, mother, and strong advocate for better, safer, and more diverse communities for all. Founder of The Wellness Table,…
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Club inks Malta deal
It’s not every day you hear of a sporting club being backed by an entire country, but it’s the case for Caroline Springs George Cross…
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Teen charged following obscene exposures
Police have charged a boy following an alleged series of obscene exposures and sexual assaults in Melton. Detectives executed a search warrant at a property…
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Support local learning
Melton South Community Centre is calling for community support as it prepares to roll out a new round of adult education and community programs for…
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A cut above for a worthy cause
Melton bowls legend Harry ‘The MudFlap’ Plias, known for his iconic money-raising mullet, will go under the razor to again raise money to support conversations,…
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Teen arrested following obscene exposures
Police have arrested a teenager following an alleged series of obscene exposures and sexual assaults in Melton last week. Detectives executed a search warrant at…
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Community calendar
Charity Golf Day Rotary Caroline Springs will host its Inaugural Charity Golf Day on Friday 20 March, featuring a full day of golf and networking…
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Nine hours, one King, zero ad breaks
Veteran broadcaster Duane Zigliotto has cemented his place in Australian radio history after achieving a national record for the longest uninterrupted marathon of Elvis Presley…
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Frustration as Western Freeway congestion worsens
Aintree residents are speaking out over worsening congestion and safety concerns on the Western Freeway, as daily commutes stretch longer and traffic volumes continue to…
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New year, new loo
Next month, Bacchus Marsh’s community parkrun at Peppertree Park will celebrate its 250th event, but participants are still without access to a nearby toilet. To…
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