Last week it was the rain and this week it was the heat that greeted players as they took to the greens, pitches and diamonds. While some games were called off due to the heat, many others went ahead. Star Weekly’s Ljubica Vrankovic captured some of the action.
Having made their first venture out west in November last year, Melbourne poetry collective Slamtidote is making a quick return with a show in Footscray…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 528798 Moorabool locals are being encouraged to pick up the spade and dig deep, turning their backyards, balconies and even courtyards into safe havens…
Melton’s Airleigh Frigo has been named in the aerial skiing team as Australia announced its second biggest winter Olympic team ever. There will be 52 athletes representing Australia, with 27,…
Students about to begin prep at government schools across Victoria will receive a free bundle of books and resources to help kick-start their education.. The books and resources are included…
The state government has issued a final call for tobacco retailers and wholesalers to secure a mandatory licence, with less than two weeks remaining before a major crackdown on the…
Over 140 landmarks across Australia and New Zealand will be illuminated in purple and blue from 1–7 February 2026 to mark Feeding Tube Awareness Week (FTAW). This annual campaign, hosted…
La Trobe University has secured a significant $11.7 million federal funding boost to lead ground-breaking medical research, including a major project dedicated to reducing concussion and knee injuries for women…
A major study led by La Trobe University has sent a wake up call to residents across Melbourne’s north and west revealing that cutting just one litre of alcohol from…
During the summer school holidays, the Workforce Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) is ramping up inspections across the state’s hospitality venues, including restaurants, cafés and fast-food outlets, to ensure businesses are complying…
With cost-of-living pressure rising in recent years, stress has become the silent epidemic of modern life – and it’s quietly breaking our hearts. Health experts warn that chronic stress is…
As Victorians settle into new routines for the year, safety experts are warning that complacency, not ignorance, is driving lithium-ion battery fires, as familiar charging practices cause people to underestimate…
