Northern Star Weekly
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Hume land back on the market
Hume council has extended the window for developers to find a tenant for an “exciting” lot in Broadmeadows’ Hume Central Precinct. Wilbow and Deal Corporation…
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Fatal Somerton crash
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Somerton in which a rolling truck hit a pole that fell on a passing car killing the driver.…
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Hume considers differential rates
Hume council will consult with the community next year about adopting differential property rates in the 2027/28 financial year. At the November 8 council meeting,…
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$100,000 fine after worker’s five-metre fall
A property renovation and maintenance company has been fined $100,000 after a contractor’s five-metre fall at a Campbellfield factory left him with serious injuries. On…
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NPL fixtures released
The National Premier League season will kick off in February with history to be made as the men’s and women’s will kick-off simultaneously. Both seasons…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an innovative RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Northern FNL has new CEO
The Northern Football Netball League will enter the Christmas break with a new chief executive locked in. The league announced on 8 December that Daniel…
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Local artists invited to apply for art exhibition
Whittlesea council is encouraging local artists to submit their work to the 2026 art exhibition, inviting them to explore the theme ‘BELONG’. Whittlesea mayor Lawrie…
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Road upgrade changes to save trees
Six large river red gums will be saved by design changes to the northern upgrades on Yan Yean Road. Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) roads…
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Five men charged following Broadmeadows stabbing investigation
Police have charged five men following an alleged affray and stabbing in Broadmeadows on 26 November . A 24-year-old Taylors Lakes man was re-arrested on…
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Rain causes havoc
Rain again marred the latest round of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association shield competitions on Saturday. The last two-day round before the Christmas break had…
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Coping with the holiday season
Across much of the world, December and January are special. The change of year, the change of season, the sense of renewal – it’s no…
