Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put...
Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great...
Helping kids with maths adds up for parents and carers
While kids take a well-earned break over the summer holidays, there is no reason education at home should stop.
Parents play a crucial role in...
Discover the best of Australian summer wines
As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine...
Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it's the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country's best grilled dishes....
Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...
Feed your interest
Growing vegetables in pots is a fantastic way to eat fresh and save money over summer.
Whether it’s space, time or physical ability that rules...
A timeless classic
In the realm of salads, few have achieved the iconic status of the Caesar salad. With its perfect balance of flavours and textures, this...
Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period.
ADF...
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....
Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people,...
Nuts support a healthy lifestyle in older Australians
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found.
Published in the Journal...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For those living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas and new years, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national charity...
Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called "chicken parma" or "parmi" in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across...
Cemetery conditions a ’disgrace’
This story was originally published in December 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries...
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Summer fun at Scienceworks
With school holidays already halfway through, Scienceworks is ensuring there’s no shortage of family fun entertainment in the coming weeks.
Summer is looking to be...
