News
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Give cheer this year
Werribee Mercy Hospital has launched its annual Christmas Giving Tree appeal, inviting staff, visitors, and the wider community to donate gifts for patients and families…
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Guide Dogs Victoria appeals for support
Guide Dogs Victoria is appealing to residents across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to support their vital work this festive season, emphasizing the direct impact…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians starting from 1 January, with the new youth myki now…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an novel RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
As Victorians eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas season, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves,…
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
In an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree as well as untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty…
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Holiday timetables
V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
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Musician roundtable members announced
Music Victoria has announced the members of its Victorian Artists Roundtable, a group consisting of artists brought together to strengthen the future of contemporary music…
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Important summer fire safety tips
As the festive season approaches and many Victorians plan their summer getaways, firefighters are urging residents from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs to exercise extreme…
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Student mental health support
Secondary schools across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs are now being offered a new suite of resources aimed at helping students and families manage the…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors. 40 years ago 18 December 1985 A Werribee South woman said she would spend Christmas…













