Faces are Paul’s forte
An esteemed St Albans artist is hoping his latest portrait will inspire a new generation across the west at his burgeoning art school.
Paul Borg’s...
Community Calendar
Health and wellbeing expo
Highlands Retirement Village is holding its first health and wellbeing expo on Wednesday, July 29, 9.30am-3.30pm, with more than 25 exhibitors...
Poll: Sunbury secession decision
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State election: Thomastown votes …
Ian Williamson
Greens
1. What are the three most pressing issues that need attention in your electorate? Why?
A vote for the Greens is a...
State election: Yan Yean votes …
Star Weekly spoke to Yan Yean’s incumbent Labor MP Danielle Green, Liberal candidate Sam Ozturk and Greens candidate Daniel Sacchero about the marginal electorate...
FAMILIES ON THE EDGE: Community groups unite
The Whittlesea Community Futures Partnership is fighting for families on the edge.
THE PLEDGE
The City of Whittlesea is one of Victoria’s fastest growing municipalities and...
SPECIAL: Good old Italian wheys in Tullamarine | Gallery
It’s a ritual that’s been played out for centuries … across the hillside villages of Sicily, people troop to the door of the local...
ANZAC DAY: Where to pay tribute in the north
Australia’s War Memorial website highlights that Anzac Day does not commemorate war; it is a date chosen to remember the courage, endurance and “mateship”...
BUSINESS SPECIAL: In Focus
Check out our showcase of local businesses across the Northern Suburbs.
Click here for our special digital edition of In Focus.
MY SHOUT: Leave airport in Hume
It would be ridiculous for Melbourne Airport to be taken out of Hume and placed into the hands of the new, independent Sunbury council.
While...
PROFILE: Ato Sam, sharing his culture
Ato Sam’s favourite Ghanaian dish is colloquially known as “Red Red”. The popular African stew – black eyed peas, served with fried plantains –...
MALE HEALTH: In the spotlight across north
Men and boys in Melbourne’s north are being asked to join a health study that aims to fill the knowledge gaps on male health.
Researchers...
PROFILE: SES man George loves his work
George Mitchell retired from his job as a printer with News Limited back in 1993.
But retirement didn’t sit well with him.
His son Jason had...
PROFILE: Single dad Tyrell takes on heroic role
When Tyrell Moore and his partner separated in 2008, the former truck driver was entrusted with the sole care of their two-year-old daughter, Mariah.
His...
PROFILE: Happy in her own skin
Following the death of her four-year-old daughter about 30 years ago, Mill Park resident Carmen Andrews took little notice of a few irritable patches...