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Resource centre provides heat respite
Footscray’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is used to helping people in need, but on Friday 9 January that assistance looked slightly different than usual. With…
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Big Switch timetable released
The new timetable for the train networks ‘Big Switch’ has been released, with the state government saying it will deliver more than one thousand extra…
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Community members wanted for council committees
Maribyrnong council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public to join three of its advisory committees. Those interested in joining council’s active…
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Spotswood rallies with raffle for Frances
When David Toeng died suddenly in August last year, it not only devastated his wife Frances and their three children, but also the Spotswood community…
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Passionate and positive: Kenny Weir remembered
Passionate, positive, focused and friendly are just some of the adjectives used to describe former Star Weekly sub-editor and renowned food blogger, Kenny Weir, who…
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Ceremony to mark student milestone
With school starting soon, new year 7 students are preparing to move from primary to secondary school. It’s a big transition, but one that is…
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102 not out
Apart from his birthday being on New Year’s Day, the word new isn’t often associated with Tra Dang anymore. Thursday 1 January marked the 102nd…
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Hobsons Bay a heatwave haven
With the mercury topping 40 degrees on Friday 9 January as part of the strongest heatwave to hit Melbourne in years, Hobsons Bay’s beaches proved…
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Filming frenzy in Melbourne
The Victorian screen industry has maintained its momentum into early 2026 with the production of Empire City, an action blockbuster starring Gerard Butler and Hayley…
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Dockers hoping to fire
Seddon is hoping to turn its competitive form into more wins in the second part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield season.…
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Plapp finishes second again
Luke Plapp had to settle for second for a second straight year in the Australian Cycling National Championships men’s road race. After giving up his…
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Bulldogs’ batting power
Footscray put on another batting show this time headlined by Dylan Kight six fest in the final over against Fitzroy Doncaster on Saturday. The return…
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Woodsmen’s crucial win
Spotswood got an important win to keep a gap on the chasing pack in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. With a logjam of teams…
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Devils sign former AFL player
North Footscray has added a former AFL player to its playing and coaching stocks for the Western Football League division 2 season. The Devils, who…
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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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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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Apartment developments increase across state
Victoria has emerged as a major engine room for the nation’s construction industry, with a spike in high-density housing approvals spearheading a 15.2 per cent…
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Record Fair is back
The Sunbury Record Fair is back once again for all your music needs. Hosted by Sunbury Radio, the fair will bring sellers from near and…
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Eyes peeled for a possum
Families, nature lovers and curious night owls are being invited to chuck on their walking shoes and see Melton’s wildlife after dark, with a guided…
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Free day of fun
Locals will be treated to a free family day out in St Albans this month. Hosted by St Albans Sports Club with support from Brimbank…
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Heavy horsepower back in Werribee
Steadfast class and pure horsepower are set to make a gallant return to Werribee Park with the National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival on 17-18…
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Successful summer start for pill testing
The state government’s fixed site pill testing service has been continuing to reduce drug harm over the summer. Since opening in August last year, the…
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Research recommends to plan for hazards
Residents across Melbourne’s western and northern growth corridors are being urged to finalise emergency preparations as a volatile mix of extreme heat and fire danger…
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Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day…
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From 10 Downing Street to Victorian sport
Vicsport has poached a member of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s staff to be its new chief executive. Elyse Jenkins has served as Mr…
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New children’s fire safety programs launch
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs. CFA’s previous children’s education program,…