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  • Tough retail crime laws pass

    Tough retail crime laws pass

    In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…

  • Handbrake on home building lifted

    Handbrake on home building lifted

    The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…

  • Movies and music add to summer of fun

    Movies and music add to summer of fun

    A summer of movie magic and live music is on the cards in Hobsons Bay, as two popular events return early next year. Live music…

  • Breaking down barriers to build peace

    Breaking down barriers to build peace

    Faith leaders, community representatives and councillors from across Victoria and across religions and cultures came together in Footscray last weekend for a collaborative peace building…

  • Footscray man facing more charges

    Footscray man facing more charges

    A Footscray man has been hit with further charges as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator…

  • Recollections of a grieving uncle

    Recollections of a grieving uncle

    Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…

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Sport


  • Fullarton joins Seagulls

    Fullarton joins Seagulls

    Williamstown has added another big man with the signing of former Brisbane Lion and Melbourne Demon Tom Fullarton for next year’s Victorian Football League season.…

  • Storm appoint new coach

    Storm appoint new coach

    Rex Vo has been tasked with leading Newport Storm into a new challenge next season. The Storm entered the state league competition in stunning fashion…

  • Laverton’s big move

    Laverton’s big move

    After being quiet this Western Football League division 2 off season, Laverton made a bang announcing Mitch Robinson would be pulling on the club’s colours.…

  • Blackburn named Bulldogs best again

    Blackburn named Bulldogs best again

    Ellie Blackburn has won her sixth Western Bulldogs AFLW best and fairest award, further cementing her legacy in the red, white and blue. Blackburn polled…

  • All-Stars take on visitors

    All-Stars take on visitors

    Baseball was the winner on the weekend as a combined Japan University Women’s All-Stars team faced off against a Victorian Women’s All-Stars side. The two…

  • Conti wins Tigers B and F

    Conti wins Tigers B and F

    Monique Conti has won the 2025 Richmond AFLW best and fairest, after yet another standout season in the yellow and black. It’s her seventh Richmond…

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Women’s Health


  • Social media eating ills

    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,…

  • Free period products a bloody good idea

    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…

  • Tech neck a growing concern

    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’,…

  • Lauren aims for zero deaths

    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…

  • How to avoid bones breaking bad

    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…

  • A pregnancy cut short

    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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  • Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children

    Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children

    In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into effect across Victoria. The…

  • New regulations make psychological health a priority

    New regulations make psychological health a priority

    In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…

  • Powering Victoria’s future through creativity

    Powering Victoria’s future through creativity

    The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…

  • Tough retail crime laws pass

    Tough retail crime laws pass

    In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…

  • Handbrake on home building lifted

    Handbrake on home building lifted

    The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements aimed at making it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…

  • Movies and music add to summer of fun

    Movies and music add to summer of fun

    A summer of movie magic and live music is on the cards in Hobsons Bay, as two popular events return early next year. Live music…

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