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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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Volunteers weed ’n water in Brooklyn
Volunteers from local inner west environment groups and businesses came together last month to get their hands dirty and improve the amenity of a section…
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Total Fire Ban declared
A Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds has been declared for the first time this season with temperatures on Wednesday 7 January expected…
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Twelve-year old recognised for bravery
Twelve-year-old western suburbs resident Matilda Little has been recognised for her bravery and quick thinking after she helped save her mum Katarina Aleksevic during an…
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Altona North home invasion investigated
Police are investigating a home invasion in Altona North early on Monday morning where a family was threatened at gunpoint. It is believed three male…
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Community Calendar
Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely one/two hour walk around Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9-30 am each Tuesday outside the…
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Altona hosts national Impulse regatta
Having already been named the Victorian Sailor of the Year, Mark Bulka capped off 2025 by winning his first Impulse National Title at Altona over…
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Little rhino, big milestone
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s superstar rhino calf, Jabulani, has officially reached the tonne, now clocking in at more than 1000kg. Consuming up to 20kg of…
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Inner west crime continues to motor
Theft from motor vehicles has again driven an increase in crime in the inner west. The latest data released by the Crime Statistics Agency last…
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Teen hoon arrested
Police have arrested 15-year-old boy and charged two men after they allegedly evaded police following a hoon meet in the western suburbs on New Year’s…
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Driving-related deaths increase
Victoria Police has said it will continue to prioritise road safety in 2026 after lives lost on Victorian roads increased last year. There were 288…
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Brooklyn recycler banned
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has prohibited a recycler in Brooklyn from accepting more plastics, after finding the warehouse full of badly managed waste, obstructed…
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Brooklyn recycler banned
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has prohibited a recycler in Brooklyn from accepting more plastics, after finding the warehouse full of badly managed waste, obstructed…
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Dual centenary celebrations
This story was originally published on 12 May 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Befitting a grand milestone, Emily Davis…
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Seeker of truth laid to rest
This story was originally published on 1 October 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. A fearless seeker of the truth,…
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