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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can be…
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Tips to minimise the chance of a house fire
Emergency services respond to roughly 3000 house fires across the state year, residents in can follow these simple tips from the Victorian Country Fire Authority,…
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Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam
Have you previously fallen for artificial-intelligence-generated content? Or maybe you’re finding it harder to spot a scam online? You’re not alone — research from Good…
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Add a festive personal touch
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some awesome Christmas decorations in 2025. Getting into the festive spirit need…
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Festive treats to tempt Santa and his reindeer
Leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer is a charming tradition that adds to the festive spirit of Christmas. Here are some of the most…
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Sport through the Star Weekly lens
Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured all the sport action across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. She shares her favourite pictures from the…
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2025 through the lens
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was out and about across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. He shares his favourite pictures from the past…
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Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat
While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a fine traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore…
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Graffiti condemned
Muslim leaders from across Wyndham have condemned recent vandalism at the Virgin Mary Mosque in Hoppers Crossing, but thanked the wider community for their support.…
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Merry Christmas everyone!
Children across Melbourne’s western suburbs, including Penelope, 4, are eagerly counting down the days until the big man in red arrives. As the end of…
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Better cycling routes needed
A cycling advocate is calling on the state government to invest in better local cycling routes and arterial paths for riders in the western suburbs.…
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Taysha: The sound of inclusion
Taysha is making self-belief, perseverance and genuine acts of inclusivity sound pretty good. The fact she has more than 150,000 streams on Spotify and has…













