Northern Star Weekly

  • Honouring those in blue

    Honouring those in blue

    As the community marked National Police Remembrance Day and Blue Ribbon Day on Monday, September 29, Whittlesea local area commander, Inspector Kate O’Neill, reflected on…

  • Capture South Morang: join ‘Locals Behind the Lens’

    Capture South Morang: join ‘Locals Behind the Lens’

    Mill Park Village is inviting the South Morang community to take part in Locals Behind the Lens, a photography competition that celebrates the everyday beauty…

  • Albrecht to lead Eagles

    Albrecht to lead Eagles

    Craigieburn has taken another step forward as it aims to re-establish a women’s side in the Essendon District Football League competition. The Eagles haven’t had…

  • Walking through culture

    Walking through culture

    As part of this year’s Seniors Festival, locals are invited to step into history and culture with a guided walk along the Keelbundoora Scarred Tree…

  • Organic recycling for local businesses

    Organic recycling for local businesses

    Local businesses have the chance to lead the way in sustainability through a new food organics recycling trial launched by Whittlesea council. The six-month initiative…

  • Plea for urgent school upgrades

    Plea for urgent school upgrades

    Parents, carers and school staff are calling on the Victorian government to urgently commit funding in next year’s state budget to complete stage two of…

  • Youth take the lead at Whittlesea summit

    Youth take the lead at Whittlesea summit

    The voices of young Whittlesea residents were at the forefront of the City of Whittlesea’s 2025 youth summit, with student leaders coming together to share…

  • Firearms and explosives seized in Campbellfield raid

    Firearms and explosives seized in Campbellfield raid

    Police have charged a woman following the seizure of firearms and explosives linked to a serious organised crime group. Broadmeadows police located a stolen vehicle…

  • Melbourne  man charged for indecent assault

    Melbourne man charged for indecent assault

    A 71-year-old Victorian man is set to face Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 24 after being charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a female passenger…

  • Jets turn to Rock

    Jets turn to Rock

    Greenvale has turned to a familiar face as it aims to rise up the Essendon District Football League premier division ladder. The Jets announced that…

  • ‘Chronic’ rate debt

    ‘Chronic’ rate debt

    Hume residents owe more than $45 million in overdue council rates, with councillors urging households to reach out early for support rather than letting debts…

  • Body found in Donnybrook park

    Body found in Donnybrook park

    A man’s body was found in a Donnybrook park near Curbridge Drive on the morning of Tuesday, September 23. Emergency services responded after the man’s…