Northern Star Weekly
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Cans to care for rescue animals
A Craigieburn animal rescue has proved every 10-cent container counts thanks to the efforts of volunteer Erin Morrison who has raised over $2000 for needy…
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Grants continue to support local community
Whittlesea council has updated its community grant guidelines after more than $2.5 million in community grants were allocated to 174 applicants in the 2024/ 2025…
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North’s riskiest roads revealed
Some of the busiest roads in Whittlesea and Hume are also among Melbourne’s riskiest according to the RACV. RACV’s new road safety map uses a…
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Two arrested, firearm found
Police have arrested a 20-year-old Craigieburn man and a 19-year-old Meadow Heights man after allegedly locating drugs and a firearm in Reservoir in the early…
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Watt claims Hyde Medal
A mid-season reality check proved the catalyst for Oliver Watt’s Coates Talent League boys season. It was a season of two halves for the Calder…
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Teacher killer refuses to face court
A much-loved English teacher found a flatmate online and invited him to move in with her. Within four weeks, the new housemate had killed Annette…
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Buses replace trains on the Craigieburn line this weekend
Train passengers in Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park, Coolaroo and Jacana are told to allow extra time when traveling this weekend as buses replace trains along…
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Thunderstorm Asthma Season
With October marking the start of Victoria’s grass pollen season, Northern Health are reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents to prepare for the risk of thunderstorm…
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VTCA called off
The opening round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association season has been postponed. The competition was set to kick off this Saturday, but an early…
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New lanes open in major Epping upgrade milestone
Drivers are seeing smoother travel through Wollert, with a new section of northbound lanes on Epping Road officially opening. Crews opened the lanes between Harvest…
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Man arrested in Broadmeadows shooting
Police have arrested a man following a shooting in Broadmeadows on Sunday, September 28. As reported by Star Weekly, emergency services were called to Pascoe…
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Whittlesea centenarian celebrates 100 years
Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care resident Gwenda Williams has joined the ranks of centenarians, celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday, September 27, surrounded by family and…
