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Top tips for helping your child learn to read

Helping your primary school child learn to read is an essential and rewarding journey that sets the foundation for their academic success and lifelong...

Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers

Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house...

Test safety switches annually

Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend...

Caravan security tips after a rise in thefts

RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level...

Tips for saving on back to school costs

Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies...

Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’

The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called "chicken parma" or "parmi" in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across...

RSPCA guide for keeping cats happy at home

The RSPCA is reminding cat owners that their feline friends can live its best and safe live contained in the home. Its Guide to...

2024 Deeble nominees

Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The...

T20s continue

There was plenty of action in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday night. All teams played their third round matches on Tuesday...

Footscray’s junior focus

Footscray Hockey Club’s junior program is hoping to build on a record breaking season in 2025. The Bulldogs junior sides won four junior shield premierships...

CYs on top in local battle

Williamstown CYMS put itself in a good position to achieve its goal of being in the top four at Christmas in the Victorian Turf...

Burns gets Kookaburras call up

Altona Hockey star Cooper Burns has received his first senior national call up, while his teammates Nye Roberts and Connar Otterbach have been named...

Lincoln’s stunning debut

It’s been a whirlwind six months for Western United goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln which has been capped off with a Matildas debut. The youngest had set...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Rotary makes history with time capsule opening

Preparations are under way to open the Hobsons Bay time capsule buried 25 years ago at the pinnacle of Truganina Park. Messages from over 12,000...

How AI is changing hearing technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining hearing technology, making devices smarter, more adaptive, and increasingly attuned to the unique needs of users. Cris Ivanidis, audiologist at...

Trust your home care package to Nurse Next Door

Nurse Next Door Werribee is thrilled to announce that it is now an approved provider of Home Care Packages (HCP), offering premium in-home care...

Will my hearing get worse as I get older?

Many seniors in Australia wonder, “Will my hearing deteriorate over time?“ Experienced audiologists Cris Ivanidis and Amanda Nguyen at Active Audiology explain the natural...

Wilson Storage partnering with local businesses

Driving down Kororoit Creek Road and passing by their local Wilson Storage is a day-to-day occurrence. You can’t miss it! But what Williamstown residents...

Tackling the stigma of menopause

More needs to be done to reduce the stigma around menopause, a senate inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause has heard. The Senate...

Mum ’can’t go back’ to life of pain

Alice Davy has lived with chronic, life-limiting pain for most of her life. The Eynesbury mum-of-two was diagnosed with endometriosis 12 years ago and in...

Period poverty prevalent in west

Women across the northern and western suburbs are finding it difficult to access period products, a new survey has revealed. Charity Share the Dignity's bloody...

One size doesn’t fit all for treatment of heavy periods

Fewer Victorian women are opting to treat heavy periods with a hysterectomy, a new report has found. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in...

Women’s Health Matters survey to increase awareness

Star Weekly is aiming to bring the healthcare issues facing women in Melbourne’s west and north into the spotlight with its new health survey. The...

’There’s no silver lining’

Jacki O’Farrell had a cardiac arrest during her first birth and was unable to sit up for her first two weeks of motherhood. Her...

How to prepare pets for summer

Summer is here and many Victorians are preparing for the holidays. Regardless of whether it’s a vacation or a staycation, pet owners should take...

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...

Know the five for water safety

Transport Safety Victoria is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this...

Child car seat safety reminder

RACV has provided an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit,...

Nuts support a healthy lifestyle in older Australians

Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found. Published in the Journal...

Obesity and overweight overtake tobacco disease burden

The Public Health Association of Australia has reacted to the release of The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 report today, calling for Government...

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Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’

The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called "chicken parma" or "parmi" in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across...