News
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Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…
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Festive treats to tempt Santa and his reindeer
Leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer is a charming tradition that adds to the festive spirit of Christmas. Here are some delightful treats to…
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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period. Here is a list of blooms that…
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Toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…
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Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer
Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help lower…
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Council support for injured cyclist
This story was originally published on 26 February 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Maribyrnong council has expressed support and…
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Let there be light at Christmas
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking…
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Sport
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Victorian state netball teams selected
The next wave of emerging Victorian netball talent has been unveiled, with the announcement of the Victorian 17 and under and 19 and under state…
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Deeble for 2025
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2025 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The…
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Crusaders win again
The Western Crusaders made it eight in a row in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 Vic Bowl. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was out shooting…
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Altona trio’s big month
A big month for Altona Hockey trio Cooper Burns, Connar Otterbach and Nye Roberts has just continued. The trio were part of HC Melbourne premiership…
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O’Connor Moreira drafted
Western Jets’ Charlie O’Connor Moreira will stay close to home, while former number one draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has got her wish in the AFLW…
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Edwards goes ballistic
Scott Edwards put on a show and made history in the process for Altona Sports in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association T20…
In Business – Sponsored
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Operation Roadwise 2025 launches this holiday season
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Roadwise 2025 that targets the main causes of road crashes will be conducted during the 2025 Christmas Holiday…
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Retirement feels like a permanent holiday at Rivervue
Have you ever returned from a fantastic holiday and wished it could last forever? That carefree feeling of waking up without a schedule, surrounded by…
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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
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Foot and leg pain relief
Every step should feel easy. But for thousands of people in our community, it doesn’t. Foot and leg pain has a way of creeping in…
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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up
Every October, we’re reminded of how important it is to look after ourselves — to book that breast screen, that health check, that little reminder…
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Your passport to fun during Seniors’ Month
Looking for a good excuse to get out, have a laugh, and try something new? The Rivervue Passport has just landed, and it’s your ticket…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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A pregnancy cut short
Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of giving…
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Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…
-
Festive treats to tempt Santa and his reindeer
Leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer is a charming tradition that adds to the festive spirit of Christmas. Here are some delightful treats to…
-
Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
-
Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
-
Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period. Here is a list of blooms that…
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Toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…