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Victorians urged to book flu vaccination

Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children...

It’s not just animals being abused says RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is calling for an end to verbal and physical abuse against its inspectors as they investigate animal cruelty across the state. In addition...

Pregnant drivers lacking knowledge on correct seatbelt use

A study from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) examining seatbelt use among pregnant drivers in Australia highlights concerns about incorrect positioning and...

Infringements sent to 2024 local council election non-voters

Infringement notices will be sent this week to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation or...

Rian strikes for gold

A force to be reckoned with in the ring, 11-year-old Brimbank local Rian Kumar is all set to represent Australia in an international youth...

Make April a lifesaving month

With more than a third of Aussies (38 per cent) planning to travel during April, Lifeblood is warning blood supplies could be significantly impacted...

Election ad decision

The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed it will not place any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the upcoming...

Warriors on the board

The Western Warriors have responded after a tough start to the Victorian Netball League season, getting their first win on the board on Wednesday...

Alleyne steps up for Sydenham-Hillside

New Sydenham-Hillside coach Anthony Alleyne is keen to help the Storm continue to rise up the ranks in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior...

Cavs, Eagles through

Green Gully and North Sunshine Eagles are through to the next round of the Australia Cup with wins on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers faced FV...

Warm weather tests the fitness

The warm weather added another element to early season nerves and gelling of combinations for those on the football field. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica...

Around the grounds in Brimbank and North West

Football Five Western Jets featured in the 2025 Victorian Diversity All Stars matches, featuring emerging Indigenous and Multicultural footballers on Wednesday. The showcase matches...

Devils are building

Keilor Park is heading in the right direction in the Essendon District Football League division 2 competition. The Devils are one of two teams that...

A night of affordable fun, racing and entertainment

Here’s ‘that’ event you and your girlfriends have all been looking for. It’s time to get on the group chat and round up your besties...

The benefits of living in a retirement village

As Australians age, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle becomes a growing priority. For many older Victorians, a retirement village offers an ideal solution,...

New Woolworths store opens in Hillside

A new Woolworths supermarket opened on Thursday March 20 in Hillside, offering a brand new shopping experience for the local Banchory Grove community. The...

Green Gully is not only a hub for soccer enthusiasts

Green Gully Soccer Club in Keilor Downs is not only a hub for soccer enthusiasts but also a versatile venue for various events. Looking...

Celebrating harmony and diversity at MP’s electorate office

In the heart of Melbourne’s western suburbs, Luba Grigorovitch’s electorate office stands as a testament to the strength found in diversity. The team comprises...

What are serviced apartments

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

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...

IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper

A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500...

Reducing triple-0 hesitancy

A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Young women turning their back on the pill

I was put on birth control when I was 14, three years later after 250 consecutive days of menstrual bleeding and seven alternative birth...

Surgeon reconstructs hope

“Women’s health has always been a passion of mine,” would probably sufficiently explain why Dr Anannya Chakrabarti is a reconstructive breast surgeon, but it...

Keeping the heart healthy

Australia’s national heart health awareness week Heart Week, May 5–11, is a chance for people to consider their heart health and take steps...

Stroking creativity in Brimbank

A community-driven art initiative is coming to Brimbank in May, inspiring locals to explore their creative side collaboratively. In partnership with Brimbank council, Fandata Studio...

Join Jan for a jig

Scottish country dancing comes to Hobsons Bay on Sunday, May 4, with an event at the Dennis Reserve Centre in Williamstown. Jointly hosted by...

The federal electorate of Fraser in the spotlight

A host of marginal seats across metropolitan Melbourne could decide the outcome of the May 3 federal election, but the western suburbs seat of...

Pile of waste costs pile of money

A Braybrook company has copped a $5928 fine from Environment Protection Authority Victoria over a stockpile of industrial waste found on a property at...

Bert’s screen odyssey

Kingsville filmmaker and projectionist Bert Murphy’s career has come full circle, or in keeping with the theme, full reel as Cade Lucas reports. It...

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Rian strikes for gold

A force to be reckoned with in the ring, 11-year-old Brimbank local Rian Kumar is all set to represent Australia in an international youth...