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New smoking health warnings welcomed

Quit and Cancer Council have welcomed a range of mandatory changes to tobacco products which came into effect on April 1, as Australia becomes...

Logos banned to make school uniforms cheaper

School logos on shorts, pants, skirts and socks in Victorian government schools will be banned from next year in order to make uniforms cheaper. The...

Homeowners offered security tips after increase in break-ins

RACV is urging Victorians to enhance their home security measures in response to an increase in residential burglaries across the state. The latest data...

New anti-vilification laws introduced

Victoria will get new anti-vilification and social cohesion laws after landmark legislation was passed. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 will: Protect...

The trials of Elizabeth Taylor

Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of Elizabeth Taylor whose trade was helping women...

Young performers take the mic

A free story-led festival and open mic event is coming to Brimbank on April 12 at the Bowery Theatre. A collaborative showcase of young artistic...

Bandroom to host birthday gigs

Yarraville’s Kindred Bandroom turns 19 this month and appropriately for a live music venue, is hosting a run of gigs to celebrate. From Wednesday, April...

Pingers come home strong

Starting the season with a win is always good but starting it with a win against your biggest rival makes it even sweeter for...

New coach for Tulla

Tullamarine has appointed Devin Ratnasinghe as coach for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association season. The Demons announced on Monday that Ratnasinghe would take over...

Warriors add key pieces

Westmeadows has added two key pieces it hopes will be part of its core group for a number of seasons in the Victorian Turf...

Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

NPL Hume City had a tough afternoon against Avondale in the National Premier League on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time...

Cricket season ends on high

Cricket season came to an end on the weekend, with the last of the grand final held. While cricket season is over, basketball and...

Whittlesea Pacers on the board

An early wake up call came at the perfect time for the Whittlesea Pacers in the Big V women’s division 1 competition. Entering a women’s...

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...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

What do serviced apartments offer

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

Kolbe Catholic College: helping every student succeed

At Kolbe Catholic College, staff are always striving to provide the best possible learning experience for students. That’s why, this year, the college is...

Encouraging girls and women to shine at Lalor North SC

It brings me enormous pleasure to provide educational leadership at what I believe to be one of the most innovative and caring schools in...

Teal takeover for ovarian cancer month

These days the colour teal is usually associated with the political independent movement which won a swag of seats at the last federal election. With...

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...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

This story was originally published on December 10, 2024. The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently...

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...

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...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

The Princess Bride takes over Penrose

You can’t visit the fictional kingdom of Florin in person, but you can come down to Penrose Place in Tarneit and watch one of...

All aboard!

Full steam ahead – the Bulla Hill Railway is warming up its locomotives for its next public run day this month, with passengers offered...

Reminder to check smoke alarms as daylight savings ends

As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight savings this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are reminding...

Weekend blitz to upgrade major Wollert intersection

Motorists in Melbourne’s north are being advised to prepare for delays as crews work around the clock next weekend to upgrade a key intersection...

Purr-fect match awaits at half-price cat adoption event

Looking to add a furry friend to the family? Now’s the purr-fect time! The wat djerring Animal Facility in Epping is offering half-price cat and...

Mickleham Road upgrade promised but skepticism remains

It’s the promise that’s got commuter’s hopes up– a $250 million upgrade to Mickleham Road, designed to smooth out Melbourne’s traffic woes. With congestion at...

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The trials of Elizabeth Taylor

Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of Elizabeth Taylor whose trade was helping women...

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