News
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New RACV campaign rolls out
RACV is running a new campaign shining a spotlight on Melbourne’s most dangerous intersections. Last month RACV announced the results of its My Melbourne Road…
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Shoppers reminded of consumer rights ahead of Christmas
Shoppers preparing for the biggest sales period of the year are being reminded that consumer protections apply to discounted items just as much as full-price…
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State of Origin to return to Victoria
One of Australia’s biggest sporting rivalries will return to Melbourne, with New South Wales and Queensland set to do battle at the MCG during next…
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Grants programs to honour veterans
Applications now open for two grants programs aimed at upgrading Victoria’s veterans memorials. The Veterans Capital Works Grant Program will provide grants of up to…
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Renters rights strengthened
New rental protection laws aimed at making renting safer and fairer for the hundreds of thousands of Victorians, came into effect on 25 November. The…
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Dog attack fears as parcel delivery ramps up
Australia Post is urging dog owners to properly secure their pets this holiday season, as new data reveals 46 posties a week are falling victim…
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Two centuries, one day
Two Werribee residents celebrated turning 100 on 28 November, both marking quite remarkable centuries. On Tuesday 25 November, Star Weekly visited James Colgan at Baptcare…
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Saturday of the dog
Saturday 6 December will be a dogs’ day out in Yarraville with the Sun Theatre hosting a cinematic celebration of the Western Bulldogs to mark…
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Raf to make one last hospital visit
When ABC Melbourne mornings presenter Raf Epstein broadcasts his show from outside the old Footscray Hospital on Wednesday, he won’t just be marking the end…
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Councillor wins award
Brimbank councillor Katharine Nikolic has received a state government award at a ceremony celebrating the achievements of women in local government. The first-term councillor took…
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Urgent call to fix “dangerous” Roxburgh Park roads
Northern Metropolitan Liberal MP Evan Mulholland has urged the state government to upgrade roads in Roxburgh Park. Mr Mulholland is calling for urgency in duplicating…
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Ho Ho Hume
Christmas is coming to Hume! There’s plenty of activities planned across the municipality, so the Star Weekly has made a guide to help you make…
