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Sustainably wrap gifts this holiday season

Christmas - it’s a time for Melton and Moorabool residents to get together with family and friends, cook, eat, drink, celebrate and give gifts...

Pre-planning to save hurt later on

Businesses are being encouraged to do some planning and checks before the holiday period. Environmental Protection Authority’ western metropolitan regional manager Steve Lansdell says a...

A sc-RUM-ptious Christmas recipe

With the festive season once again upon us, locals have been sharing their Christmas ideas and recipes in the lead up to the big...

Let there be light

Sparkies are warning Santa’s Christmas helpers to take every precaution to protect families from dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season. Electrical industry and safety...

Department of Health advice for a COVIDSafe Christmas

The Department of Health has issued new advice to help Melton and Moorabool residents have a COVIDSafe Christmas. The advice includes a checklist for hosts...

GP-run respiratory clinic to open in Melton

A GP-run respiratory clinic will open in Melton in a bid to take the strain off hospitals facing predicted surges in COVID-19 and influenza...

Give the gift of experiences this Christmas

After almost two years of the state in and out of lockdown, it’s been a while since Melton and Moorabool residents could have a...

Moorabool localised Christmas competition

Businesses in Moorabool can enter to go into the draw to win a tourism prize pack valued at $344 featuring an annual family pass...

Melton council holiday hours

Melton council will have altered hours over the holiday period. Customer service and libraries will be closed from Christmas Eve until Wednesday December 29,...

Santa visits Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest Country Fire Association (CFA) teamed up with Santa and his merry elves on Sunday December 19 to continue on Diggers Rest’s annual...

Latest drowning statistics cause for concern

Life Saving Victoria’s annual Victorian Drowning Report has revealed alarming figures; the highest drowning toll in 20 years. There were 165 total drowning incidents in...

4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience

Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops...

From the archives

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 10 years ago December 20, 2011 Biz the season: Making a living out of Christmas 15 years ago December...

Alleged drink driver caught in Caroline Springs

Police intercepted an alleged drunk driver more than four times the limit in Caroline Springs on Tuesday morning. The Caroline Springs van was out patrolling...

Have your say on Victoria’s gig economy

The Victorian government is seeking community input into Australian-first standards to provide fairer conditions for on-demand workers and greater transparency from platforms. Industrial Relations...

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Caroline Springs couldn’t have asked for much more from the first part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season. The Falcons were...