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  • Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’

    Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’

    The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called “chicken parma” or “parmi” in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across the…

  • Piecing it all together

    Piecing it all together

    This article was originally published on 22 July. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Georgia Tacey sits down with Sunbury artist…

  • Supporting early detection

    Supporting early detection

    Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…

  • 2026 Victorian state school terms

    2026 Victorian state school terms

    Parents, mark Wednesday 28 January in your diaries! That is the day government school students return to the classroom for 2026 after the long summer…

  • Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam

    Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam

    Have you recently 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…

  • Tips for saving on back to school costs

    Tips for saving on back to school costs

    Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…

  • Stay healthy and connected over summer

    Stay healthy and connected over summer

    Late spring and summer in Australia is the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and embrace an active lifestyle. For older adults, regular…

  • Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer

    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 brush…

  • Toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations

    Toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations

    More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…

  • Top barbecue ideas for summer

    Top barbecue ideas for summer

    As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…

  • Be careful with Christmas leftovers

    Be careful with Christmas leftovers

    With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, the public is urged not to allow their pets to consume any…

  • Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays

    Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays

    As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope with…