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Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way…
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Holiday reading to help them get ahead
Helping your primary school child learn to read is an essential and rewarding journey that sets the foundation for their academic success and lifelong love…
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Tips for a top holiday road trip
Before setting off on a road trip, it’s important to be prepared and ready to tackle a long journey. Here are some of the top…
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Respect the environment and each other
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this holiday season. Trail bike-riding,…
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Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house…
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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend…
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Child car seat safety reminder
RACV has provided an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit, safety…
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Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope with…
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Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer
Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help lower…
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Sport
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Victorian state netball teams selected
The next wave of emerging Victorian netball talent has been unveiled including two Melton Centrals players, with the announcement of the Victorian 17 and under…
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Deeble for 2025
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2025 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The…
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Batting out a storm
The weather again played havoc on Saturday for local sports people but there was still plenty of action. Star Weekly’s Ljubica Vrankovic was out shooting…
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Trotters deliver Breeders Crown glory
It took Michael Bellman 28 years to land his first Group 1 success and now he seemingly wins them for fun thanks to his exciting…
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Mustangs building nicely
Melton is slowly settling its line up as it prepares for a big patch of matches in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section…
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O’Connor Moreira drafted
Western Jets’ Charlie O’Connor Moreira will stay close to home, while former number one draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has got her wish in the AFLW…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
More News
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Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way…
-
Holiday reading to help them get ahead
Helping your primary school child learn to read is an essential and rewarding journey that sets the foundation for their academic success and lifelong love…
-
Tips for a top holiday road trip
Before setting off on a road trip, it’s important to be prepared and ready to tackle a long journey. Here are some of the top…
-
Respect the environment and each other
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this holiday season. Trail bike-riding,…
-
Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house…
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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend…