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Raising awareness to prevent child injuries
Kidsafe Victoria has launched their ‘The One’ campaign to raise awareness about child injury.
The campaign will feature families whose children have lost their...
Sound of symphonies in Moorabool
A local orchestra is preparing for a much anticipated concert event, after the pandemic has prevented them from performing for twelve months.
The Moorabool...
Police crack down on gangs in the west
More than 50 people were arrested as part of a crackdown on youth gangs across Melbourne’s west, including Melton, last week.
As part of Operation...
Caleb one of eight worldwide with rare genetic disorder
Like many other five-year-old children, Caleb Ross loves jumping on the trampoline, karate and playing outside.
But Caleb is unique from other kids his...
New coins will display iconic Aussie moments
The Great Aussie Coin Hunt is on and Australians, including those living in Wyndham, should keep look at for the unique one dollar coins....
Check your electric blankets before winter
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) want you to check your electric blankets are in safe working order.
As we head...
Call out for kids coats ahead of winter
Individuals with pre-loved clothing are being encouraged to donate to the Coats4Kids campaign.
Teaming up with fellow not-for-profit organisation Off Your Back, the campaign will...
Free kindergarten available for Victorian families
Victorian families, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, will have access to more free kindergarten education next year thanks to a $131 million...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
May 13 1992
"Seventeen candidates have nominated for the central riding seat left vacant...
Residents urged to check their chimneys
The Country Fire Authority is calling on residents, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to check and maintain their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and...
Opposition promises dental wait time cuts
The state opposition has announced it will enact a plan to halve the surgery waiting lists in Victoria, amidst increasing waiting times in the...
Managing cats in Victoria
The state government will develop Victoria’s first comprehensive cat management strategy to encourage responsible ownership across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
Agriculture...
Suburban newspapers urge newsprint help
A Federal Government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly.
The Public...
Community calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
UAP critical of government’s Melton hospital plan
The United Australia Party has criticized the government’s plan for the future Melton Hospital, accusing the government of not being able to fund the...
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Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put...
