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Sport through the Star Weekly lens
Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured all the sport action across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. She shares her favourite pictures from the…
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Galleries to explore in the west and north
Holidays are a great time to explore art in your local community. Here are a list of some of the art galleries in Melbourne’s west…
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10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer
Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the northern and western suburbs of the city are…
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Major police operation in Brimbank and Melton
A major operation in Brimbank and Melton has led to the arrest of nearly 40 alleged burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers. Operation Momentum ran…
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Have your say
Locals can share their thoughts on the draft Brimbank Community Grants Policy 2025. The policy outlines how Brimbank council will run the Brimbank Community Grants…
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New party aims to prove it’s best for west
Labor’s stranglehold on the western suburbs will be put to the test at next year’s state election, with the West Party announcing five candidates to…
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Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support
Guide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians starting from 1 January, with the new youth myki now…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an novel RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Sport
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Lions on the board
There were plenty of celebrations on Sunday night as Taylors Lakes women’s side enjoyed its first win in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The side…
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From WA to Keilor
New Keilor Thunder signing Tana Kopa jumped at the chance to make the move to Victoria to take the next step in his basketball career.…
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Lions’ big chase
Deer Park’s batters will again have to step up if it is to sit atop the table heading into Christmas in the Victorian Turf Cricket…
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Anastasio joins Lions
Deer Park has added some more experience for next year’s Essendon District Football League premier division season, with the signing of Anthony Anastasio. Anastasio, played…
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Samason joins Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…
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Weather again the story
Local sports people were again greeted with rain on Saturday as they were keen to get out on the fields, greens and pitches. While many…
In Business – Sponsored
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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…
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Service at the heart of the schoolies alternative
Braemar College’s motto, One Body, Many Parts, speaks to a foundational belief that our community is strengthened by the diverse contributions of individuals working toward…
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A hidden family dining experience
If you’ve never been to the Melbourne Greyhounds at ‘The Meadows’ and dined in the City View Bistro, it’s about time you treated yourself, some…
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Seven ways to foster strong social bonds
At Centennial Living retirement villages, we see daily how much connection matters. Residents at Keilor, Taylors Hill and Burnside Villages tell us that the real…
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Dream night of top-flight action at The Meadows
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Dream Chasers Festival is back and better than ever — the party gets started at The Meadows on Saturday, November 8 with…
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…
More News
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Sport through the Star Weekly lens
Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured all the sport action across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. She shares her favourite pictures from the…
-
Galleries to explore in the west and north
Holidays are a great time to explore art in your local community. Here are a list of some of the art galleries in Melbourne’s west…
-
10 fantastic places to swim in Melbourne’s north and west this summer
Summer in Melbourne can get hot, and nothing beats a refreshing dip to cool off. Luckily, the northern and western suburbs of the city are…
-
Major police operation in Brimbank and Melton
A major operation in Brimbank and Melton has led to the arrest of nearly 40 alleged burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers. Operation Momentum ran…
-
Have your say
Locals can share their thoughts on the draft Brimbank Community Grants Policy 2025. The policy outlines how Brimbank council will run the Brimbank Community Grants…
-
New party aims to prove it’s best for west
Labor’s stranglehold on the western suburbs will be put to the test at next year’s state election, with the West Party announcing five candidates to…