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...
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....
Young donor recipient encourages Victorians to register and give hope
Young heart transplant recipient Milly Johnston and her family are issuing a plea to Victorians to give the gift of hope this holiday season...
Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period.
ADF...
Kidsafe calls for urgent action on low speed vehicle runovers
On average, each year in Victoria, 41 children are killed or injured in low speed vehicle runover incidents. While hospitalisation rates have decreased over...
Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people,...
Family fun that won’t break the bank
As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune.
While summer holidays often come with...
Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For those living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas and new years, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national charity...
Be responsible on public land these holidays
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this holiday season.
Trail...
Hobsons Bay’s Harold signs off
This story was originally published in December 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
He might be synonymous...
Tiwari voted Maribyrnong mayor
This story was originally published in November 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
After less than a...
Land banking concern for new councillor
This story was originally published in November 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
The owner of a...
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