News
-
Respect the environment and each other
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this holiday season. Trail bike-riding,…
-
Add a festive personal touch
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations in 2025. Getting into the festive spirit need…
-
Give the gift of experiences this Christmas
Hate shopping for pressies for friends and family? Here are a range of options for experiences you can easily purchase online. 1. For the artsy…
-
Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can be…
-
Independent schools a live-saver for many
Precede: An alternative school in Epping is helping students who have struggled at mainstream schools to re-engage with learning. For some of the students, the…
-
Let there be light at Christmas
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking…
-
Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but often the weight of picking the perfect gift can invite unwarranted stress. Add to that…
-
10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing. Decorate Yes it’s an obvious…
-
Young Muslims using their voice
War in the Middle East is affecting diaspora groups across the world. Jaidyn Kennedy spoke to two western suburbs residents who are using their voice…
Digital Editions
Sport
-
Batting out a storm
The weather again played havoc on Saturday for local sports people but there was still plenty of action. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was out…
-
Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea
NPL Hume City will kick off its National Premier League season against Altona Magic next season. The match, which will be a home match for…
-
Roxburgh Park’s strong start
Roxburgh Park is hoping its return to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield is only a short one. The Falcons dropped back down…
-
Epping junior joins Stars
Former Epping junior Aryan Sharma has been added to the Melbourne Stars as a local replacement player for the BBL. Sharma will replace bowler Scott…
-
Things clicking for Laurimar
The next generation are starting to find their feet for Laurimar in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield. The Power has gone younger this…
-
Draft dreams come true
It was a good night for the Northern Knights and Calder Cannons at the AFLW draft with three players selected each while one Western Jet…
In Business
-
Fernwood Tullamarine celebrates national recognition
Fernwood Fitness Tullamarine’s personal trainer, Kara Sleigh, has been nationally recognised, taking home the Heather Ritchie Personal Trainer of the Year award at the Fernwood…
-
A new commercial address for Melbourne’s north
Melbourne’s northern growth corridor is quickly evolving, and at the centre is 28 Greengate, the newest commercial address within the Greengate Work Precinct, part of…
-
TechnologyOne is changing the game for councils
Images of devastated property are becoming an increasing feature of news outlets in communities across the country. Uprooted trees on buildings, carparks with rows of…
-
Brand new villa available at Melba Vale Country Club
Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive and is a popular place for over 55s and retirees. The Country Club is located in Coolaroo…
-
Celebrate Christmas at Highlands Shopping Centre
This festive season, Highlands Shopping Centre invites the community to come together and celebrate the magic of Christmas close to home. The centre is beautifully…
-
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…
Women’s Health
-
Dialling 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…
-
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’,…
-
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…
-
A pregnancy cut short
Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of giving…
-
IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper
A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500…
-
Reducing triple-0 hesitancy
A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women who…
Digital Editions
More News
-
Holiday bin collection and services hours
Changes have been announced to bin collections, council and library services over the holidays. There will be no bin collection on Christmas Day, Thursday December…
-
Mayors respond to Bondi tragedy
Whittlesea and Hume mayors have both responded to the tragedy at Bondi beach, expressing their deep sadness and condolences. Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox said he…
-
McLindon sanctioned
Whittlesea councillor Aidan McLindon is not eligible to be mayor or deputy mayor for 12 months and has been ordered to apologise to council staff…
-
Hospital awarded for excellence
Northern Health (NH) has been recognised at award ceremonies for excellence in multicultural care and as an employer. On December 4, NH won the Diversity…
-
Council calls for responsible battery disposal
Whittlesea council is calling for residents to dispose of batteries and other electronic waste (e-waste) responsibly this festive season. In a statement, the council reminded…
-
Youth council sworn in
Hume’s youth council has been sworn in. The young councillors are ready to lead after officially being sworn in at the council chambers in Broadmeadows…