News
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Youth survey open
Young people living across Wyndham are being invited to share their opinions and experiences in order to inform local policy and resource allocation. Run by…
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Experience live Celtic music
Multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson is bringing the warmth and mystique of Celtic music back down the highway to Little River and Geelong this month. Channelling the…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 12 February 1986 A $20 million waste management park for toxic industrial…
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Military history more visible
Australian military history has become more accessible with the Werribee RSL’s new memorabilia cabinets. Formally unveiled on Friday 30 January, the new glass cabinets will…
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Mursal making the most of a chance
As students return to school, some families in Melbourne’s west are struggling to afford textbooks and essential school supplies. A Greater Western Water (GWW) partnership…
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Yurran P-9 open for learning
Yurran P-9 College in Werribee South celebrated a special milestone last week, opening its doors to its first batch of students. Star Weekly photographer Damjan…
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Dumping disgrace
Illegal dumping continues to plague Wyndham, with a popular beach spot being among the places recently hit. Local resident Chris Cobbledick said he recently encountered…
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Wyndham art exhibition is a must see
If you want to see some of the best art from across Australia, then look no further than the Wyndham Art Prize finalist exhibition. Running…
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My Place
Muthu Pannirselvam is the director of Project Space and Meridian Design and Engineering and the curerent president of Werribee Lions Club. Can you tell us…
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Sport
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Bees cement top four spot
Werribee is one step closer to sealing a finals berth in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 competition. The Bees faced third…
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Wyndham adds defence
Wyndham has added two National Basketball League 1 West stars as it aims to rise back up the ranks. Defensive powerhouse Georgia Denehey joins the…
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Vales on the board
Luck finally went the way of Wyndham Vale as it got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield on Saturday.…
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Cats with work to do
Hoppers Crossing knows it has work to do in the local Wyndham derby in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Hoppers Crossing and Werribee…
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Tarneit Central through
Tarneit Central is the first team through to the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association division 1 T20 grand final Both semi finals were…
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Lowther’s new role
A whirlwind few months and perfect timing led to Dan Lowther’s appointment as Werribee’s coach for the Victorian Football League season. After the departure of…
In Business
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New year. New way to live
Seasons New year. New way to live Ever wondered what life could feel like if you swapped the daily grind for something easier and a…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can also be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and…
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Celebrating the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Class of 2025
On Friday, 24 October, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 — marking the end of their high school…
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Bottle-hunting siblings clean up and cash in
Wyndham Vale’s recycling super-siblings, Divit and Diya Nathan, haven’t slowed down since they first hit the headlines for “bottle hunting” in their local parks. Back…
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Build confidence in the water at BlueFit Swimming
As Australia prepares for another hot summer, swim schools across the country are seeing a clear shift: more new families to Australia are prioritising swim…
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Fashion, horses and fun at the Werribee Cup
The Picklebet Werribee Cup is back on Sunday 7 December and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the Wyndham community…
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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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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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…
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Pedestrian crossing plans set to begin
Wyndham council has revealed it will begin design and concept planning for two signalled pedestrian crossings in Tarneit. Located on Wootten Road and Hummingbird Boulevard,…
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Ellen’s ballet boost
Local ballet teacher Ellen Montgomery loves what she does and has received a nice little boost to keep doing it. Ms Montgomery is the Bursary…
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Teen charged over alleged cop car ramming
Police have charged a teen after two police vehicles were rammed in Hoppers Crossing on the morning of Monday 2 February. Officers from the dog…
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Mayor outlines Wyndham state election priorities
Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan has outlined Council’s advocacy priorities ahead of this year’s state election, with unlocking funds for roads, rail and recreation being top…
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Write on
Calling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool…
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Power bill relief a bonus
The state government used one of the hottest days in Victoria’s history to call on households to apply for its power saving bonus program before…
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Help for heart kids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and during February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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Slow down around schools
With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra precaution around school zones.…
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Ambos support fire-affected wildlife
Ambulance Victoria (AV) staff and volunteers have banded together over the last few weeks to provide emergency care to fire-affected communities all across Victoria, with…
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Youth Fest grants available
Applications have opened now for grants to host Youth Fest activities. Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman announced $220,000 in funding to support the delivery of more…