Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer
Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and...
Eating disorder distress expected to increase for holiday season
For those living with an eating disorder, food-centric holidays, such as Christmas and new years, can be exceptionally challenging and Butterfly, the national charity...
Best new photos from 2024
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski has made a compilation of his favourite photographs from 2024.
Kabbadi is coming to Victoria
Tickets for the first ever Pro Kabbadi League exhibition match to be played on Australian soil are now on sale.
Kabaddi – the second biggest...
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made....
Ham it up with leftovers
A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers...
Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period.
ADF...
Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...
Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people,...
RSPCA guide for keeping cats happy at home
The RSPCA is reminding cat owners that their feline friends can live its best and safe live contained in the home.
Its Guide to...
Plan your travel this summer
Western suburbs motorists are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks ramp up over the summer.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, work on the...
Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can...
Add a festive personal touch
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations in 2024.
Getting into the festive spirit...
A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...
Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but often the weight of picking the perfect gift can invite unwarranted stress. Add to...
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Council rates cap to keep costs low
Council rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year to reduce pressures on household budgets.
Minister for...
