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Aussie kids salt risk
Research from Deakin University has suggested most Australian children are at risk of developing high blood pressure at a younger age due to eating too…
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Finalists announced for AFL community venue award
The 2025 finalists have been announced for the AFL’s Ken Gannon Football Facilities Award, recognising the projects that set the benchmark in best-practice design and…
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New toolkit to help women report abuse in sport
Australian women face significant risk when disclosing gender-based violence in sport and quite often receive inadequate or harmful responses according to new research from La…
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Celebrity alcohol ads slip into teens’ Insta feeds
Celebrities are promoting their own alcohol products on Instagram without a clear disclosure of advertising content and almost all posts are visible to underage users,…
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Multicultural health committee expanded
Victoria’s Multicultural Health Advisory Committee has been expanded in an effort to make the state’s health system more inclusive and increasingly diverse. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Residents encouraged to mind water usage
Residents across Melbourne’s north and west are being called upon to reduce their water consumption as state storage levels fall to 61% of capacity. This…
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Additional health test for newborns
Victoria has become the first Australian jurisdiction to include sickle cell disease in its universal newborn health screening program. This expansion brings the total number…
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More than four walls
For people who are socially isolated, culturally diverse or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, finding a space where you feel safe and welcomed can be…
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Forum supports women living with epilepsy across all life stages
Epilepsy Action Australia and Australian Women with Epilepsy are inviting women across the country to take part in a powerful one-day forum designed to uplift,…
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Georgies top flight return
It was a day almost eight years in the making for Caroline Springs George Cross on Saturday. The Georgies made their return to the National…
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Johns’ new challenge
One door closed and another opened for new Keilor Thunder signing Matt Johns. Johns, who had been playing in Queensland, was set to play basketball…
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Spring Hills ready to go
Spring Hills got a taste of what the National Premier League women’s competition was like last season, and are keen for more. Spring Hills showed…
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Sports shorts
VSDCA Taylors Lakes finals hopes took a hit in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Lions were chasing Williamstown’s 228 on day two of…
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Knights new challenge
Melbourne Knights are focused on bringing some joy back to the fans in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition. The Knights are coming off a…
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Brasher makes debut
Taylors Lakes’ Dylan Brasher was almost the hero for Victoria in his Sheffield Shield debut last week After piling on the runs at Victorian Premier…
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Fostering social bonds in retirement villages
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet people is by taking part in village activities. Morning teas, group fitness classes, arts and…
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Fresh food, convenience and value sets tone for new look Woolworths store
East Keilor shoppers will enjoy a new Woolworths shopping experience with fresh food, convenience and value the cornerstones of the renewed and extended supermarket in…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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College celebrates outstanding class of 2025
Victoria University Secondary College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 — a cohort whose results, resilience, and ambition reflect…
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Community centre backs refund scheme
TOMRA Cleanaway congratulates the Wingate Avenue Community Centre on reaching an incredible milestone: collecting over 2 million eligible containers for refund and more than $200,000…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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Funding to improve road safety across Victoria
Victorian community organisations and groups will receive a total of $600,000 in grants from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to develop and implement local road…
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Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage
The tiny, yet very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is making its way to the west later this month. The orchestra will present its new show…
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Police cut concerns
Residents and local politicians have raised concerns over further cuts to counter hours at Keilor Downs Police Station as well as a lack of police…
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Pink Angels comes to Brimbank
The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month. Money raised on…
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Smelly problem lingers
A strong odour resembling rotting meat continues to affect residents in the Sunshine-area, prompting questions about the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) enforcement on the companies…
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Changing young lives
Anglicare Victoria, the state’s largest provider of out-of-home care, has put out an urgent call to locals in the west to become foster carers. For…
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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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Community Calendar
Polonia Cup Proudly hosted by the Western Eagles Football Club, this vibrant three-day tournament will run from Friday 20 February to Sunday 22 February at…
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Probus member callout
Deer Park Probus Club is on the lookout for new members. President Peter Dimitrijevic said the club provides an opportunity for seniors in the community…
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School fair fun
There’s growing excitement among students at St Augustine’s Primary School as the school’s community fair fast approaches. A variety of rides and attractions will be…