Women’s conference delivered to Melbourne
Melbourne will host one of the biggest gender equality events to be held in Australia next year when the Women Deliver Conference 2026 happens...
Baby screening program expanded
Victorian newborns will now be screened for an additional rare and serious genetic disorder through an expanded testing program announced by the state government.
Acting...
Body exhumed in murder probe
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she revisits the sad tale of Margaret Mould whose body was exhumed...
Vaccinate against measles before overseas travel
Victorians have been encouraged to protect themselves and their families from measles by ensuring they are immunised, with outbreaks overseas posing a particular risk...
Young Muslims using their voice
War in the Middle East is affecting diaspora groups across the world. Jaidyn Kennedy spoke to two western suburbs residents who are using their...
Royal Life Saving Urges Men to ‘Make the Right Call’ for Water Safety This...
This long weekend, Royal Life Saving is urging blokes to ‘Make the Right Call’ when around the water with their mates and families.
Over...
Creative project funds available
Applications for the Creative Projects Fund which supports Victorian artists, creative collectives and organisations to develop exciting new work and undertake professional opportunities are...
Long weekend campfire warning
Fire authorities and public land managers are telling campers to make sure they check the conditions and revise campfire safety practices ahead of the...
Local artist honours farmers
Werribee artist Linda Venema has unveiled her latest painting at Brothers on K in Werribee South.
The painting is an ode to the agricultural history...
Brookfield man charged over murder of Mambourin man
Police have charged a 31-year-old Brookfield man with murder following the death of a 36-year-old Mambourin man .
The 36-year-old Mambourin man’s body was located...
Lino Atem GoFundMe
A GoFundMe has been established to help support the family of Lino ‘Jum’ Atem, who was killed in an attack in Wyndham Vale on...
Shock election bid
A shock last-minute candidate has thrown his hat in the ring for next month’s Werribee by-election.
Aidan McLindon is mayor of outer north growth council...
Seaworks prepares for ocean exhibition
Staff at the Seawork’s in Williamstown are putting the final touches on preparations for one of the maritime precinct’s biggest and most ambitious events...
A tapestry of fashion
Twenty creatives with connections to Wyndham will showcase their best fashion designs at the Melbourne Fashion Festival’s independent programme 2025.
The participants will display...
Wyndham still waiting for rail plan
Delays to the state government’s Western Rail Plan are costing Wyndham residents time and money, according to several of the region's key stakeholders.
The Western...
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Man arrested over fatal Wyndham collision
A 19-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been arrested by police following a fatal collision that occurred in Wyndham Vale on Saturday, January 25.
It is...
