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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

Read the full story here. <a href="https://polldaddy.com/poll/8760576/">Should Sunbury's secession from Hume be delayed?</a>

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...

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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...