Shelled athletes race for gold
The Paris Olympics may have recently come to an end, but for a group of bustling and energetic tortoises at Werribee Open Range Zoo,...
Barb’s quirky history tales
When asked how she became an amateur historian, Williamstown’s Barb McNeill credits her school teachers with firing her interest in the topic.
“If you’d been...
Quirky history with Barb McNeill
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly's new columist. Her first rollicking adventure is a tale of pirates, gold and justice during the...
Impaired drivers targeted this long weekend
Police are warning there will be zero tolerance for drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend.
Operation Scoreboard, which began Thursday,...
Dinosaurs ignite curiosity
St John the Apostle Primary School students in Tarneit are getting excited about science through their new dinosaur club initiative.
Bringing in palaeontologist and educator...
Learn how to recycle textiles
Pat and Jeans Place will host a free textile recycling workshop and used clothes swap at the Eco Living Centre in Wyndham Vale on...
Dealing with death
Emma Winkler’s exhibition, Shadow Puppets, has arrived at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans, delving into death, failure, and the absurd using collage, painting,...
Snake season arrives
As the weather heats up, snakes are emerging from their winter slumber.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said snakes are on...
Fringe to again go west
Fringe Westside 2024 returns next month, part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival which runs from October to 1 to 20.
This year’s line-up features...
News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
Comedy comes home
Comedian, actor and screenwriter Damian Callinan has performed his acclaimed show ‘Double Feature,’ about his parent’s lives in post-war Australia, all over the country...
Locals elevate to new heights
With the return of Elevate’s 24/7 tour to China, underprivileged athletes are one step closer to living out their dream of becoming a professional...
State dance award for school
St Peter Apostle Primary School has received a state award for its performance in the The Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival.
The Hoppers Crossing school won...
Small deeds, big impact
Werribee Rotary Club has repurposed unwanted materials into 300 unique waterproof blankets to support homeless individuals through the winter months.
The project emerged from an...
Mary celebrates a miraculous century
Werribee’s Mary Fernihough is celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, September 23, marking a mighty milestone.
Born in Sydney on September 23, 1924, Mary entered...
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Point Cook on top
Point Cook is on top in its clash with Sunshine Heights in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield.
Heights won the toss and...
