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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Highway operation nabs drink drivers
A 20-year-old man from Aintree is among three dozen drink/drug drivers caught by police in a massive two-night highway operation on the Nepean Highway. Three…
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2025 through the lens
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was out and about across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. He shares his favourite pictures from the past…
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Sport through the Star Weekly lens
Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured all the sport action across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. She shares her favourite pictures from the…
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Cancer survivor’s message
This article was originally published on 10 October, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Breast cancer is the second most…
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Youth homelessness crisis rife in Melbourne’s west
This article was originally published on 15 April, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. As the youth homelessness crisis continues…
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Rollercoaster of rarer dementia
This article was originally published on 25 March, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Little is known about a form…
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Neurodiversity fires creativity behind Matties Minis
This article was originally published on 18 March, 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week ,…
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Major police operation in Brimbank and Melton
A major operation in Brimbank and Melton has led to the arrest of nearly 40 alleged burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers. Operation Momentum ran…
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More funding for emergency volunteers
Emergency services volunteers across Victoria are set to gain new opportunities for training, wellbeing support and recruitment as the state government continues its Valuing Volunteers…
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From the archives
30 years ago 20 December, 1995 Wedge Park Primary School pupil Jamie Tobin, 12, of West Melton, needs one big Christmas present. 15 years ago…
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More room to reel
Melton’s fishermen have more to look forward to as recreational fishing access to Navan Park in Melton is set to improve, with Melton’s council securing…
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Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support
Guide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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