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Airport plan to grow terminal

Melbourne Airport is planning to expand its international terminal as soaring passenger numbers put pressure on existing facilities. The airport said it has spent the...

Kids left bubbling with joy

Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were in the air on January 9, with Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic capturing kids enthralled with all...

Urgent call for blood donors

Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors after a record number of planned blood donations were cancelled in the first week...

Waves of fun thrill residents

As the sun continued to shine bright this past week, Star Weekly photographers Ljubica Vrankovic and Attie Mohebali headed down to the Sunshine Leisure...

Cult-classic set to be a sensory treat

Don your best up-do, dust off your dancing shoes and head on over to the Bowery Theatre next week to experience a cult-classic musical...

Reforms underway for non-emergency patient transport

A range of reforms and improvements to Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector is set to be introduced by the state government. It follows an...

Taste of the tropics, the hottest fruit trends for 2025

Move over mangoes, it is time to go beyond bananas. Traders at Melbourne’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market have revealed the hottest...

Eagles continue where they left off

The Sunshine Eagles know they now have their destiny in their own hands in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1st nine competition. The Eagles...

Lions still to fire

The best is still to come for Deer Park in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division this season. The Lions sit second after the...

United stun Victory

Western United have come from behind three times and scored two stoppage time goals to pinch a stunning 4-3 win over Melbourne Victory in...

New state league structure for 2026

The FV state league competition division structure will expand from 2026 for both the men’s and women’s competitions. The same structures as 2024 will be...

Falcons sitting content ahead of big second half

Caroline Springs couldn’t have asked for much more from the first part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season. The Falcons were...

Devils on the right track

Keilor Park is on the right track in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. Having dropped a division after last season, the Devils...

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...

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...

Local young entrepreneur on the rise

At just 15 years old, Quinn has launched an innovative local enterprise, Quinntessential Oddities. Quinnisodd.com is an online store featuring quirky fidget toys, 3D-printed goods...

Nurse Next Door: compassionate care for seniors and NDIS clients

Nurse Next Door is proud to bring professional and compassionate care to Melbourne’s western suburbs, supporting clients with disabilities and seniors with personalised home...

Deer Park IGA evolves with new additions and expansions

Since Hitesh Palta and his family took over Deer Park IGA in November 2020, they have been dedicated to continuously improving and expanding the...

Premium new estate, Taylors Rise, launches in Deanside

Taylors Rise Deanside is a new land estate now selling premium lots with pricing starting at $345,000, brought to you by the developers of...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Understanding Your Fertility: Expert advice to help you have a baby

Becoming a parent is a cherished dream for many and the moment you finally hold your baby in your arms is truly unforgettable. I’ve been...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

Making a splash

Brimbank residents like Celine and Camilla (pictured) took to the Sunshine Leisure Centre's outdoor pool on January 8 to keep cool and dive right...

Pool woes flow on

As a heatwave seared through Brimbank on the first weekend of January, capacity issues at the local pool continued to be a sore point...

Weekend theft under investigation

Detectives are investigating a burglary at a supermarket in Deer Park on January 11. It is believed offenders were driving a white Toyota Land Cruiser...

Cyber blackout warning

Australians are being warned of the risks of cyber blackouts this summer as extreme heat threatens the nation’s power grid. Data from insights agency Gartner...

New year scam warning

NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for this year. The bank has released...

Extra trams for tennis

Tennis fans heading to Melbourne Park for the upcoming Australian Open will have their journey made easier thanks to free travel and extra public...

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Eagles continue where they left off

The Sunshine Eagles know they now have their destiny in their own hands in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1st nine competition. The Eagles...

Making a splash

Pool woes flow on