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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is calling on the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF…
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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is finished, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…
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Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer
Ready to turn off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help lower…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After welcoming in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing…
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How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk
Aussies have been urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce their…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child to start prep…
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Child car seat safety reminder
RACV has given an important reminder to parents and carers travelling on Victorian roads over the summer holidays – please regularly check the fit, safety…
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Top tips for holidaying with your pet
It’s poised to be a busy summer for Victorians, but preparing for a holiday with a four-legged family members with you can be hard. Preparation…
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Stay healthy and connected over summer
Late spring and summer in Australia is the ideal time to get outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and embrace an active lifestyle. For older adults, regular…
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Sport
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Deeble for 2025
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2025 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The…
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Weather gods again cause havoc
The weather again played havoc on Saturday for local sports people but there was still plenty of action. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was out…
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Ivisic signs on
Midfielder Xavier Ivisic is the latest player to sign on with Werribee for next year’s Victorian Football League season. Ivisic arrives at Melbourne Avalon Airport…
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Agius steps up at West Point
Jacob Agius will step up at West Point having been named the club’s men’s coach for next year’s FV state league 6 north-west season. Agius…
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O’Connor Moreira drafted
Western Jets’ Charlie O’Connor Moreira will stay close to home, while former number one draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has got her wish in the AFLW…
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Cats’ strong form
Hoppers Crossing is playing its best cricket of the past couple of Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association seasons, it’s just a matter of getting on the…
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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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is urging households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend more…
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Family fun that won’t break the bank
As summer unfolds, many families are seeking ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune. While summer holidays often come with hefty price…
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Respect the environment and each other
The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging responsible recreation as Victorians take a well-earned break this festive season. Trail bike-riding,…
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It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means a few things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue. The sizzle…
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Toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets do not meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…
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Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…