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Footscray to host fabulous First Nations showcase
Midsumma, Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural festival, is underway for 2025 and so too is its spin-off event, Midsumma Westside, with a number of…
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Body exhumed in murder probe
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she revisits the sad tale of Margaret Mould whose body was exhumed when…
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Wicked wares at the witches fair
Get ready to have a wicked time as the Witches Fair lands in Bacchus Marsh for the first time. Organiser Michelle Richards said the event…
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LeadWest calls on the federal government to invest in Melbourne’s west
Advocacy group LeadWest is calling on the federal government to invest in Melbourne’s west at the upcoming federal election. On Thursday, January 23, LeadWest announced…
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Long weekend campfire warning
Fire authorities and public land managers are reminding campers to make sure they check the conditions and revise campfire safety practices ahead of the upcoming…
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Fuel price plan announced
The state government announced a new plan that will require fuel companies to publicly report their fuel price changes the day before they are in…
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Managing menopause
Recently, a video of a woman with her head steaming on a cold night due to a hot flush has gone viral on TikTok. With…
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Awesome possum walk
A possum walk created a new attendance record for the Eynesbury Environment Group. Group member Daryl Akers said about a dozen people came to the…
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Royal Life Saving Urges Men to ‘Make the Right Call’ for Water Safety This Holiday Weekend
This long weekend, Royal Life Saving is urging men to ‘Make the Right Call’ when around the water with their mates and families. Over the…
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Brookfield man charged over murder of Mambourin man
Police have charged a 31-year-old Brookfield man with murder following the death of a 36-year-old Mambourin man . The 36-year-old Mambourin man’s body was located…
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Melton still in limbo despite Fair Fuel Plan
The state government announced a plan this week to lock and cap fuel price rises in Victoria, which Melton residents hope will mean their suburb…
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Underinsuring homes could leave owners out of pocket
Underinsuring your home might be one of the biggest and costliest mistakes someone could make, according to the RACV. The worst time to find out…
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Vaccinate against measles before overseas travel
Victorians are being encouraged to protect themselves and their families from measles by ensuring they are immunised, with outbreaks overseas posing a particular risk to…
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Creative project funds available
Applications for the Creative Projects Fund which supports Victorian artists, creative collectives and organisations to develop exciting new work and undertake professional development opportunities are…
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Sprint car and other items seized in Diggers Rest
Melton’s investigation unit has seized a number of items, including a sprint car at a property in Diggers Rest after a search warrant was executed…
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