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Cardiac arrest survival rate in Victoria triples

New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention. The study, supported...

In 2025, take some steps to increase your screentime

In most cases, cancers are easiest to treat and control if they are detected early. And that means it’s best to catch them before...

2025 rate cap announced

This year’s rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for 2025-26 of 3 per cent, up from 2.75 per cent...

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...

Refugee supported on work journey

Syrian refugee Tarek Dawahra was caught in a dilemma shortly after settling in Lalor. Tarek was keen to study to be able to resume his...

Committee to help make seniors’ voices heard

Older Victorians will have their voices heard as part of a new advisory committee established by the state government. Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt recently...

Snap up a snapper

Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here is how you can...

Duff-Tytler’s big call

Calder Cannons rising star Cooper Duff-Tytler had a tough decision to make. The talented youngster from Woodend, was just at home on the basketball court...

Cricket season in full force

Summer is finally heating up and with it there has been some cracker matches including on Saturday. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was out...

Thomastown seeks more consistency

Thomastown has added some more experience as it seeks to close the gap between its best and worst in the Northern Football League division...

Greenvale Kangaroos tough T20 period

The Greenvale Kangaroos are glad the Victorian Premier Cricket T20 rounds have come to an end. The Kangaroos went winless in the T20 part of...

Kooks survive scare from Thomastown United

Rivergum survived its biggest scare of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield season on Saturday to remain undefeated. Thomastown United pushed the Kookas all...

Big night for locals at AFLW draft

Dreams came true for six footballers from Melbourne's north-west on Monday night in the AFLW draft. Two Western Jets, two Northern Knights, a Calder Cannon...

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...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can also be a hectic and difficult time for those working in kitchens...

Invest in Australia’s best early years curriculum

Since opening in October 2024, more than 100 local families have chosen to enrol their child or join the 2025 waitlist at Papilio Early...

Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

Currently, a quarter of a million Australian students are overwhelmed by the high-stakes pressure of Year 12 exams—an outdated system that promises to “define...

Melba Vale Country Club offers quality retirement living

Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive and is a popular place for over 55s and retirees. The Country Club is...

Discover a vibrant lifestyle at Lifestyle Communities

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in creating more than just beautiful homes – we build vibrant, connected communities where over 50s can truly thrive. Our...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a hard-won...

Support grows for community needs

As breast cancer continues to cause pain and heartache to many families, the month of October is being used to raise awareness of the...

Rheumatoid Arthritis relief in sight

Long-term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), following an $11.5 million grant to assist in the...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

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...

Top barbecue ideas for summer

As summer sets in across Australia, it is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country's best grilled...

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 found. Published in the Journal Age...

School supply struggle

Star Weekly is looking back on its best stories of 2024. This story was originally published in February and Star Weekly has chosen to...

Youth program at risk

Star Weekly is looking back on its best stories of 2024. This story was originally published in February and Star Weekly has chosen to...

Four classic salads to see you through summer

Summer's the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and vibrant salads that highlight the season's bountiful produce. Here are four of the most famous...

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Committee to help make seniors’ voices heard

Older Victorians will have their voices heard as part of a new advisory committee established by the state government. Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt recently...

Snap up a snapper