Northern Star Weekly

  • Kids have fun in the sun

    Kids have fun in the sun

    Kids are beating the heat with fun, outdoor water play this school holidays. With temperatures soaring above 30 degrees on January 6 and 7 families…

  • Helping parents save with cloth nappies

    Helping parents save with cloth nappies

    A local mum is running free workshops showing parents how to be sustainable and save money by using cloth nappies. Iman De Vos said she…

  • Fight for Assyrian school continues

    Fight for Assyrian school continues

    The effort to build an Assyrian school in Melbourne’s north continues as Hume council calls for clarification on the state government’s proposed location. In July…

  • $1500 stolen in temple burglary

    $1500 stolen in temple burglary

    Police are investigating a burglary at a Sikh temple in Campbellfield where $1500 of donated cash was stolen. It is alleged that two male offenders…

  • Greenvale grassfire

    Greenvale grassfire

    A grassfire that spread across 10 acres in Greenvale was controlled by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) just before it reached new homes. According to FRV,…

  • Hume’s first record of war memorials published

    Hume’s first record of war memorials published

    A new book about war memorials across Hume has been released by a committee dedicated to validating and recording the municipality’s history. The Craigieburn War…

  • Greenvale Grass Fire – Stay Informed

    Greenvale Grass Fire – Stay Informed

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has issued an advice message for Craigieburn, Greenvale and Roxburgh Park. FRV said there is a grassfire at Hawkstowe Crescent, Greenvale,…

  • Council commits to upgrading The Boulevard

    Council commits to upgrading The Boulevard

    Whittlesea council is backing upgrades to the The Boulevard retail precinct in Thomastown, with a vision to boost the local economy. At the 16 December…

  • Charity needs volunteers

    Charity needs volunteers

    Big Group Hug (BGH) is calling for new volunteers this year, to help with an influx of donations. BGH volunteer manager Francesca Ligabo said she…

  • The story behind reality

    The story behind reality

    Saba Tanveer is a local artist whose exhibition ‘The Story Behind’, now on display in Broadmeadows, explores visibility and concealment of identity. Tanveer’s work uses…

  • Waterways better protected

    Waterways better protected

    New protections will be implemented across 17 waterways, including in Melbourne’s north west. The state government said the new protections will help conserve natural habitats,…

  • Have your say on open spaces

    Have your say on open spaces

    Community consultation is open for Whittlesea’s draft public open space plan until 15 February. The 2026-36 plan will shape the future of parks, reserves and…