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Year of low rainfall for Victoria

The Bureau of Meteorology released its official record of Australia's climate, water, and notable weather events for 2024, revealing that rainfall was below average...

TAFE agreement announced

The Australian Education Union (AEU) endorsed a new in-principle agreement that aims to provide TAFE teachers with wage increases, a modern classification system, and...

Calls for vigilance against missing pet trolls

The administrator of a Facebook group for lost pets is urging people to be vigilant of cruel scams after witnessing pet owners being inundated...

Never-ending performances in South Morang

The Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) has an entertaining line-up for 2025 that will cater for all ages and families. PRACC is...

Broadmeadows man to face court

A Broadmeadows man has been issued a court summons for allegedly waving a Hizballah flag through the streets of Melbourne’s CBD during a protest...

Count down to community fair

The community fair at St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Catholic Parish Primary School is just weeks away, bringing together the school community for...

Northern Health’s mental health ward transformation

Northern Health re-opened its mental health division’s Ward 7 this month, making it the third largest mental health unit in Victoria. The ward, established...

Cricket season heating up

Finals spots are on the line as the end of several women's cricket competitions near closer. Star Weekly's Ljubica Vrankovic was out shooting some...

Kangaroos have day out with bat

Greenvale Kangaroos produced their most complete day for the Victorian Premier Cricket season so far on Saturday to be on top against Essendon. After not...

Winning start for Whittlesea United

It was a winning start to a new era for Whittlesea United in the Victorian Premier League 2. Playing in the VPL-National Premier League tiers...

Demons get first win

There were a few nervous moments but Tullamarine did enough to get its first win on the board in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association...

Summer heat back in force

Cricketers weren't just battling against each other but also the heat on Saturday as the race to finals heats up. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica...

Super over excitement

A super over was needed to split Sydenham-Hillside and Sunshine United in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 round of 16 on Thursday night. The...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

Discover your next adventure

Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to the city on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to...

Bundoora’s best nursery and toddler care

Papilio Early Learning Bundoora is quickly building a strong reputation, with more than 100 families already enrolled or on the waitlist for 2025 since...

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...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...

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...

Business awards nominations open

Nominations are open for the third annual City of Whittlesea Business Awards which celebrate the excellent talent and innovation of thr business community. The...

Indoor cricket centre opens

An indoor cricket centre has opened in Greenvale, opening the opportunity for cricket to be played all year round. The Hume Indoor Cricket Centre opened...

Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner laws pass parliament

Legislation to enshrine Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner into law has now passed the Victorian Parliament, paving the way for them to deliver urgent care...

VicRoads announces Lunar New Year Heritage Plates auction

VicRoads has announced it will be hosting an exclusive live Heritage plates auction on February 18 in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The...

D-Max is at home among winners

With utes accounting for more than one fifth of the 1.2 million vehicles sold in Australia last year, Isuzu has jumped on the Ford...

Call to end the trend

This January marked the 10-year anniversary since the banning of commercial solarium beds across Australia. Despite this ban, Cancer Council Victoria reports that a large...

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Kangaroos have day out with bat

Greenvale Kangaroos produced their most complete day for the Victorian Premier Cricket season so far on Saturday to be on top against Essendon. After not...