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Local art on show
The Woodend Lions Club are gearing up for its annual art show. In its 51st year, the show will feature local artists of all ages,…
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New anti-gang movement
The Victorian Government has announced a $1 million investment into an anti-gang program aimed at preventing the recruitment of young people into criminal networks. Managed…
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Sporting opportunities for young inmates
The state government has announced an expansion of the Twinning Project to the Ripley Unit at Marngoneet Prison. This initiative, which focuses on young men…
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Keeping community events affordable
Premier Jacinta Allan has launched a new Chinese Community Hall Hire program to make it easier to hire safe and accessible venues for events. With…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the western and northern suburbs.
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F1 festival headed to Melbourne
A free Formula 1 Fan Festival is coming to Federation Square. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the free festival will make…
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Sporting club grants up for grabs
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are encouraged to apply for a fresh round of funding grants launched by the state government. On Wednesday, Community Sport…
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AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection
Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI…
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EPA puts brands on notice over packaging waste
Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has lost patience with companies that fail to show how they are reducing packaging waste, warning they risk significant penalties…
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Talent League fixture released
The Talent League seasons will kick off in late March. The boys season will kick off on the weekend of 21 March and the girls…
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Falcons to go again
City West Falcons’ championship side is back for the Victorian Netball League season, but fans should expect a glimpse of the future. The Falcons, who…
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Bulldogs lose thriller
It was heartbreak for Yarraville-Footscray as it fell just short of claiming a second straight Bowls Victoria weekend premier division premiership on Sunday night. Having…
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Cricket star on the rise
“I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless…
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Finals hopes alive
Gellibrand just wanted to be competitive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield, now it’s a chance of playing finals. After two straight promotions,…
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Imperials on a roll
Williamstown Imperials feel they are in a better spot than 12 months ago to attack the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield finals. The Imperials…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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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 front…
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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…
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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WorkSafe manual handling workshops
Hazardous manual handling is the biggest cause of workplace injuries in Victoria, according to WorkSafe. The state’s work safety regulator said it has accepted 48,355…
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Bush boogie
Those in the mood for some good old fashioned boot scootin’ are in luck, with the annual Newport Lakes Bush Dance returning in March. Organised…
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Full steam ahead to open day
A small army of volunteers is busily preparing for the Newport Workshops Open Days on the Labour Day long weekend. The biennial event takes place…
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Blackshaws truck ban could spread
Trucks could soon be banned from even more inner west streets just months after bans and nighttime curfews were implemented on a number of major…
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Work still to be done on IWD
International Women’s Day (IWD) has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality.…
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Dear Agnes returns
A contemporary public art program returns in March, paying tribute to the Altona Meadows land artwork created in 1998 by New York-based environmental artist Agnes…
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EPA conducts odour blitz
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said it has conducted more than 36 inspections and issued eight compliance notices in relation to recent reports of odour…
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Aunty Marge honoured with mural
A mural dedicated to Stolen Generations survivor advocate for First Nations rights, health and women’s wellbeing, Aunty Margaret Tucker , was unveiled in Footscray on…
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Community Calendar
Book sales Friends of Altona Libraries (FOAL) hold monthly book sales at the rear of Altona Library during the first week of each month. Books…
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Footscray folk farewell
Luminaries of Melbourne’s folk music scene will be farewelled at ‘Footscray Folk: A Singout!’ on Saturday 7 March. The concert at Bluestone Hall at Borderlands…