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Melton telehealth trial reduces hospitalisations

Melton and Moorabool residents suffering from chronic health conditions have taken part in an Australian-first trial to monitor their health remotely. The telehealth trial, which...

Artists get ready to show your west side

Prominent Footscray artist is giving other local creatives the opportunity to showcase their work in a one a kind, public exhibition in Footscray. Sally Walshe...

Ziad Haddara loses bid to have sentence reduced

A member of a western suburbs crime family has lost a bid to have his two-year jail term for “ice” trafficking reduced. Ziad Haddara lodged...

Vet nurse turns documentary maker

A Werribee vet nurse is hoping to show the world how the plight of wildlife being used as tourist attractions can be transformed. Philippa Wilkinson...

Viewing self through new lenses

Melbourne-based artist Scotty So is combining elements of drag performance, singing, video and object-based art in his new exhibition. These Bodies of Video Works is...

Every minute counts to save a life

As October continues to creep by, Zoe Moffatt talks to a cardiac arrest survivor and paramedics, to learn how an app is saving lives...

Labor MP retains Gellibrand seat as part of Albanese government victory

Star Weekly has looked back through the archives for 2022 and selected some of our favourite stories of the year, including our wrap of...

Stella Hardy returns in fresh crime caper

The wait is over for crime fiction fans longing for the return of wisecracking social worker Stella Hardy. Footscray author J.M. Green has followed up her...

Constitutional change for SEC

The State Electricity Commission (SEC) will be enshrined into Victoria’s Constitution, to ensure continued investment in Victoria’s energy transition. The new SEC will invest in...

Campaign for Hobsons Bay traders

Williamstown Chamber of Commerce president Nikki Eyes stands in her empty warehouse. The founder of Little Ginger, who normally hosts events in her Williamstown North...

Open Day on its way

The Truganina Explosives Reserve open day is coming up on Saturday, October 14, and Project Coordinator David Tsardakis wants everyone to know they are...

Phillip Galea sentenced to 12 years for terror crimes

A Braybrook man has been sentenced to 12 years' jail for planning terror attacks and preparing a handbook for terrorists. Phillip Galea, 36, was sentenced...

Seddon athlete lifting sports profile at World Dwarf Games

A Seddon athlete with an uplifting tale is taking her talents back to the world stage. Margherita Coppolino will join Team Australia at the World...

African filmmaker accuses police of harassment

An African-Australian filmmaker has accused police of victimising him in a string of racially motivated attacks – a claim that police deny. Representing himself at...

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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New year scam warning

NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for in 2025. The bank has released...