Survey shows Aussies want to exercise but can’t get enough
New research by sports retailer rebel sport has revealed that 16 per cent of Australians are exercising just once a week and sometimes less.
This...
Free dental for more kids
The Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money...
Nominate a Local Hero to win Australia’s Sports Dad of the Year
Australians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, are being called upon to nominate local dads in the community for the 2024 Philips Community Sports...
Battery-powered hydraulics bolster VICSES volunteers’ rescue capability
By the end of the month, 47 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) - Road Crash Rescue (RCR)-accredited units will have received state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulic...
Reflecting on Whittlesea
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janeski attended an event at the Whittlesea library that celebrated the town's history and those who were there to witness...
E-scooters set to stay
E-scooters are set to stay in Victoria, but with tougher penalties for misuse and new technology mandated to improve safety.
Following a successful two-year trial...
More grand final tickets for members
Footy fans will have a better chance of seeing their team play in a grand final after the AFL announced an additional 1000 tickets...
Heritage number plates return
After a year-long hiatus, VicRoads has announced that six-digit heritage plates will be returning for a limited release on July 30.
It’s the first...
Sporting clubs band together for road safety
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will become road safety ambassadors this weekend as grassroots football and netball clubs...
Royal Children’s Hospital opens school
Yalingbu Yirramboi – Royal Children’s Hospital School has officially opened to patients.
The new school now gives children with chronic health issues the opportunity...
Acknowledging women’s pain
Women experience chronic pain at higher rates than men, according to Northern Health head of gynaecology Josephine Vivian-Taylor.
Dr Vivian-Taylor said women are disproportionately affected...
Careers expo
Residents in the North-Western suburbs are invited to attend the 2024 Melbourne Careers Expo.
For Victorians looking for a life-changing career keeping children and families...
Supporting women through birth trauma
In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...
Lights in the works for busy intersection
A new set of traffic lights at a busy South Morang intersection will help to ease congestion and reduce travel times for motorists, according...
Girls AFL gala is a hit
Girls from three Mill Park primary schools had the chance to show off their AFL skills last week.
The students from St Francis of Assisi,...
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EDFL finals venues locked
The Essendon District Football League senior finals will again be played at Windy Hill and Coburg City Oval.
The league last week announced its days...
