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A resident or visitor to Craigieburn has had a winning start to 2025 after scoring more than $20 million in last night’s Powerball draw,...
Pedestrian struck in Meadow Heights
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was critically injured in Meadow Heights.
Police have been told the woman was crossing Pascoe Vale Road, near Shankland...
Award for dedicated cop
This was one of the top stories of 2024. Star Weekly has chosen to share it again.
Senior Sergeant Stephen Phillips wasn’t sure it was...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Road safety key focus this year
Following another “devastating year” on the state’s roads in 2024, Victoria Police is reiterating that road safety will remain a key priority area in...
Mum urges parents to spot drowning signs
A mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an...
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
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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...
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...
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Mum urges parents to spot drowning signs
A mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an...
