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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 29 January, 1986 One of America’s largest broadcasting companies could open a…
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Seddon car fire arrests
Police arrested two people after a car was allegedly set alight in Seddon on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a car ablaze…
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Preserving the Amharic language
A local language school is helping Wyndham’s Ethiopian community preserve its native languages through Amharic classes. Afroage’s free classes for children aged 5-12 are designed…
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Speedster caught
A 21-year-old St Albans man was allegedly caught driving 194km/h in a 100km/h zone in Little River in the early morning of Tuesday 20 January.…
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Kids getting active
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski ventured out to Alcock Road Reserve in Truganina on Monday 19 January to capture some kids making the most of…
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Dramatic arrests in Hoppers Crossing
Police arrested three people and recovered an allegedly stolen vehicle in Hoppers Crossing on Monday 19 January. Officers responded to reports of a white Holden…
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Neighbourhood house funding boost needed
The Iramoo Community Centre has joined forces with other neighbourhood houses in a campaign calling for increased funding from the state government. One of the…
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A sports space for all
Community sporting groups and organisations are encouraged to come and make use of Reclink’s SportShare centre. Located at 11-13 Gerves Drive in Werribee, the centre…
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Every Hall has a story
Valentine’s Day. Many will spend it over a candlelit dinner or a romantic movie. If that is not the style for you— or your beloved–…
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Sport
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Two ties in samediv
One tie is rare enough, but two in on the same day in the same division is even rarer. That was the case on Saturday…
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Cats bounce back
Hoppers Crossing was able to bounce back and return to the winners list in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. The Cats had a bit…
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Sharks get Warriors
Point Cook Centrals set its focus to come away with victory against Point Cook and did exactly that in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy…
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Hawks lock in men’s coach
Glen Orden has announced some experienced names to lead the club’s first men’s side in the Western Netball League. The Hawks, who have been the…
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Bishop-Worn, Packer commit
A pair of Werribee Giants young guns have locked in their baseball futures having committed to colleges in America. It’s been a whirlwind few months…
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Hawks full of confidence
Hoppers couldn’t have asked for much more in the first part of the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant season. All the Hawks sides were sitting in…
In Business
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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…
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Downsizing shouldn’t mean giving anything up
At Avington we believe your retirement years should be rewarding — not complicated by hidden costs. That’s why we’ve taken a clear stand: No exit…
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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Steph’s coaching pays off
Wyndham Basketball Association’s (WBA) Stephanie Fitzgerald made a real slam dunk of 2025, taking home the Aussie Hoops Coach of the Year Award. Ms Fitzgerald…
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Midsumma festival fun in Brimbank
The Midsumma Festival is coming to Brimbank this summer in a burst of colour and culture. Running from 18 January to 8 February, the Midsumma…
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Dementia grants now open
Dementia Australia has opened its applications for a new round of Community Engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives. Dementia Australia CEO Professor…
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Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 passengers travelling via the airport terminals in December. The airport also set a new…
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Awards to honour state’s sporting heroes
Nominations have opened for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs). Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, the VSAs are the most prestigious night for…
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Safety excellence to be rewarded at WorkSafe awards
Workplace safety champions and innovators from across Victoria shall be celebrated at the 2025 WorkSafe Awards next month. From 95 submitted nominations, 22 finalists have…
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Victorian bushfire appeal accepting donations
Victorian’s are urged to give generously to support communities devastated by the state’s ongoing bushfire emergency. The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF) has…
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Air quality advice
With bushfires scorching land across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary…
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Serving up more public transport for Australian Open
Thousands of extra public transport services will be available for tennis enthusiasts heading to the Australian Open. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced…
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Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups
The state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multicultural and multifaith groups across the state. Known as…