News
-
SpaceX marks Its territory over Moorabool
Moorabool’s residents beared witness to a bright, large object making its way through the skies in the early hours of 3 February. About 5.27am Tuesday,…
-
Samurai sword found in search
A Harkness man is among two males charged as part of an investigation into an aggravated home invasion in Mildura last year. Two search warrants…
-
Airport chaplain inspires SBS drama series
A new eight-part drama series called The Airport Chaplain, inspired by the real-life experiences of Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw, is set to bring the…
-
Forest rave crackdown
Ravers may need to watch their back as Victoria’s Conservation Regulator cracks down on illegal forest raves across Victoria, including shutting down one in Wombat…
-
Fleetwood Mac hits Melton
TUSK: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is rolling into town on Saturday 28 February with a golden anniversary celebration that promises to be a night…
-
Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west.
-
Phone connectivity boost in Exford
Telstra is upgrading its mobile base station servicing Exford, delivering improved 4G capacity and paving the way for future 5G services, but with temporary disruptions…
-
Melton marks level crossing milestone
Melton’s level-crossing removal project has marked a major milestone with a special memento as the 1000th U-trough was recently installed west of Coburns Road. The…
-
Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club goes pink to stump cancer
Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club is set to help stump cancer this February as it gears up for its 14th consecutive Pink Stumps Day. On Saturday…
Digital Editions
Sport
-
Moore joins Burras
Diggers Rest has locked in a reigning league best and fairest winner and leading goalkicker as it aims to return to the top of the…
-
Bulls suffer first loss
Bacchus Marsh suffered its first loss of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s A-grade season. The competition returned to action on Sunday from the…
-
Lions fight back
Melton showed plenty of resolve on Saturday led by one of its veterans in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. Coming off a couple of…
-
Dockerty Cup draw revealed
The draw for the opening two rounds of the Dockerty Cup-Australia Cup have been revealed. Football Victoria held the draw on Tuesday night with 225…
-
Logarzo Berryhill retires
Former Western United captain Chloe Logarzo Berryhill has announced her retirement from professional soccer. A serious knee injury closed the chapter of her career earlier…
-
Royals focused on staying up
Melton South Royals are hoping to turn their Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season around, starting this weekend. The Royals, who are in…
In Business – Sponsored
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
One billion container recycling milestone
Families, schools and community groups across the Melton and Moorabool areas have helped western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: over 1 billion eligible drink…
-
Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
-
Exceptional care, every day
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
Women’s Health
-
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,…
-
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,…
-
Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
-
Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
-
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’,…
-
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…
Digital Editions
More News
-
Coaches replace trains
Evening train services on the Ballarat line are being replaced by coaches for the entire journey through to the last service on Tuesday 3 February…
-
Shots fired in Hillside
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Hillside on Monday 2 February. Shots were fired outside a Penshurst Court home about 1am. There were no…
-
Sunshine welcomes Lunar New Year
The Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival will return this year as a vibrant, free multicultural community celebration in the heart of Sunshine. The festival, presented…
-
Picnic next to classic cars
Motorheads are racing to Hanging Rock for the Annual Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show. The annual event is held on the second Sunday in…
-
Spend Valentine’s at Scienceworks
When couples think of romantic locations to spend Valentine’s Day, science museums are generally not very high on their list. But that might be about…
-
Power bill relief a bonus
The state government used one of the hottest days in Victoria’s history to urge households to apply for its power saving bonus program before it…
-
Help for heart kids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
-
Slow down around schools
With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care around school zones.…
-
Ambos support fire-affected wildlife
Ambulance Victoria (AV) staff and volunteers have banded together over the last few weeks to provide emergency care to fire-affected communities across Victoria, with recent…
-
Nominations open for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
In a move to shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women of Victoria, the state government has opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll…