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Cuts “disastrous” for women and girls

Two programs aimed a boosting gender equity in sport have had their funding cut by the state government. The move has been labelled as...

July events to warm west

A range of winter events are set to warm up the west this month, with food, exhibitions, and live performances offering respite from the...

Daughters of the West returns

Daughters of the West is back in 2025 to help women in Maribyrnong improve their health, fitness and wellbeing, while having fun and making...

Sunshine fire to be investigated

A fire that tore through an auto repair business on Wednesday afternoon will be investigated by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) with the cause of...

Teen charged after Taylors Hill carjacking

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after an alleged carjacking in Taylors Hill last night. A 26-year-old woman was returning to her parked grey station...

Counselling available in the west

The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) continues to offer support for people distressed by the recent alleged sexual assault in childcare centres...

New inclusive soccer program for every child

Kids are kicking goals at Sydenham Park Soccer Club after the club launched its first all-abilities program last month. The initiative, aimed at six to...

Bears fighting tough

Burnside Heights coach Cole Harvey is trying to take the positives out of what has been a tough Essendon District Football League division 2...

Cook on target again

City West Falcons’ Jane Cook continues to hit new benchmarks and make history as she scored 1000 goals for a second straight Victorian Netball...

Eagles focused on promotion with fate in their own hands

Keilor Park’s promotion hopes are in its own hands in the back part of the Victorian Premier League women’s competition. After finishing third last season,...

Sporting around on the weekend

There was plenty of action across the north-west on Saturday from the footy fields to the soccer pitch and basketball court. Star Weekly photographer's...

Former Jet calls it quits

Former Western Jets star Kiera Whiley has decided to call an early end to her AFLW career. St Kilda announced that the 20-year-old informed her...

Taranto is a Matilda

Western United’s Adriana Taranto thought a message that would lead to one of the biggest phone calls of her life was spam. The message was...

Principal promotes excellence and respect

I am proud to be the principal of this fabulous school. I have 30 years’ experience in education and have been leading the St...

Burnside Medical Centre – caring for the community

In today’s fast-paced world, access to reliable, compassionate healthcare has never been more important. Fortunately for residents of Burnside and the surrounding suburbs, top-quality...

City View Bistro, the northern suburbs’ best kept dining secret

If you haven’t experienced the dining at the City View Bistro, winter is the perfect time. Perched above the racetrack, this hidden gem boasts...

How IPC Health helps you stay at home as you age

The aim of the Commonwealth Government Funded Home Care Packages program is to provide coordinated care and services that help older Australians live independently...

New fresh market brings global flavours to Burnside Hub

Shoppers in Burnside have a fresh reason to smile with the grand opening of Byblos Market, the newest addition to Burnside Hub Shopping Centre....

Copperfield College is three sites but one family

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to Copperfield College. Selecting the right school for your child is one of the...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Celebrating NAIDOC week in Brimbank

About 200 people in Brimbank attended a NAIDOC week flag-raising ceremony and art launch to celebrate the stories, cultures and histories of First Nations...

Calder Park Drive project update

The final beams for the new road bridge being built over the Sunbury rail line have been lifted into place. A 750-tonne crane positioned the...

A marvellous morning with Princess Belle

Young princes and princesses in Brimbank were treated to a magical morning with Princess Belle on Tuesday. The princess captivated her audience through performance, reading...

Teaching kids to save lives

Ambulance Victoria’s Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more Victorian students and all schools are encouraged to...

Transnational education boost

La Trobe University will use a state government grant to offer study tours for Southeast Asian students, help connect Chinese students with Victorian startups...

Lions fans to roar Into Melbourne

The roar of 40,000 British & Irish Lions fans is coming to Melbourne for a week of rugby, with interactive live sites and free...

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Sunshine fire to be investigated

A fire that tore through an auto repair business on Wednesday afternoon will be investigated by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) with the cause of...