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Keep kids safe around pools this summer
Kidsafe Victoria has called on pool and spa owners to check their barriers and prioritise pool safety, in a bid to reduce the number of…
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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 that…
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Holiday bin collection and services hours
Changes have been announced to bin collections, council and library services over the holidays. There will be no bin collection on Christmas Day, Thursday December…
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Mayors respond to Bondi tragedy
Whittlesea and Hume mayors have both responded to the tragedy at Bondi beach, expressing their deep sadness and condolences. Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox said he…
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Council services changes
There will be changes to Macedon Ranges council services over the holiday period. Council’s customer service centres in Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend will be…
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Keep pets safe during fireworks
Hume council is reminding dog and cat owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their pets during public firework displays that may…
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Highway operation nabs drink drivers
A 20-year-old man from Aintree is among three dozen drink/drug drivers caught by police in a massive two-night highway operation on the Nepean Highway. Three…
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Graffiti condemned
Muslim leaders from across Wyndham have condemned recent vandalism at the Virgin Mary Mosque in Hoppers Crossing, but thanked the wider community for their support.…
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Merry Christmas everyone!
Children across Melbourne’s western suburbs, including Penelope, 4, are eagerly counting down the days until the big man in red arrives. As the end of…
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2025 through the lens
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was out and about across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs throughout 2025. He shares his favourite pictures from the past…
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Mayor’s statement on Bondi tragedy
Brimbank Mayor Cr Virginia Tachos has expressed her deep sadness and concern following the tragic events in Bondi on Sunday 14 December. “On behalf of…
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Probus club celebrates Christmas
Members of the Deer Park Probus Club enjoyed a Christmas lunch celebration on Wednesday 10 December. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski stopped by to capture…
