News
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 11 December 1985 Williamstown council will introduce its first job sharing position…
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Santa and summer
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with no exception here in Hobsons Bay. I love summer in Hobsons Bay,…
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Padding 2 in the park
Many people in Wyndham might be able to relate to Paddington Bear in some way shape or form. Like many Wyndham residents, Paddington found a…
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Join Myf on New Year’s Eve
Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns on 31 December from 6.30pm at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn. Hosted by beloved broadcaster, television personality, and…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west. Keep an eye on this new weekly section for…
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Highpoint police operation
Highpoint Shopping Centre will have an extra police presence over the summer months as part of efforts to reduce crime and improve safety at retail…
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Another garbage truck battery blaze
Authorities are again pleading with inner-west residents to not throw their batteries in the bin, after another garbage truck fire in Maribyrnong last week, the…
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Cheques for charities
Tens of thousands of people walking and running through a tunnel has resulted in tens of thousands of dollars for two inner-west charities. Asylum seeker…
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Stories of family violence recovery told through art
A moving exhibition telling women’s stories of family violence recovery will have its first presentation in Melbourne’s west as part of the exhibition’s final season.…
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Sport
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Laverton’s crazy win
Laverton pulled another win out of nowhere to upset ladder leaders East Coburg in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield. Having already won a…
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Dang makes his mark for Seabrook
A teenager is taking Seabrook and the competition by storm in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season. At just 14, Siddh Dang made…
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Crusaders through again
Western Crusaders hopes of a ninth championship in a row remain alive after a massive Gridiron Victoria division 1 semi final win on Saturday. The…
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Defender makes her mark
Being selected in the AFLW draft would mean everything for the Western Jets’ Alex McBride-Loane. Having fallen in love with football after she started playing…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up
Every October, we’re reminded of how important it is to look after ourselves — to book that breast screen, that health check, that little reminder…
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Your passport to fun during Seniors’ Month
Looking for a good excuse to get out, have a laugh, and try something new? The Rivervue Passport has just landed, and it’s your ticket…
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Jayco sale is your ticket to adventure
Prestige Jayco Geelong is rolling out its biggest event of the season with the Great October Sale starting Friday, October 3 until Sunday, October 5.…
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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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 11 December 1985 Williamstown council will introduce its first job sharing position…
-
Santa and summer
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with no exception here in Hobsons Bay. I love summer in Hobsons Bay,…
-
Padding 2 in the park
Many people in Wyndham might be able to relate to Paddington Bear in some way shape or form. Like many Wyndham residents, Paddington found a…
-
Join Myf on New Year’s Eve
Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns on 31 December from 6.30pm at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn. Hosted by beloved broadcaster, television personality, and…
-
Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west. Keep an eye on this new weekly section for…
-
Highpoint police operation
Highpoint Shopping Centre will have an extra police presence over the summer months as part of efforts to reduce crime and improve safety at retail…