Northern Star Weekly

  • Cannons season over

    Cannons season over

    It’s season over for the Calder Cannons in the Coates Talent League boys competition. After being the lucky loser in the wildcard round, the Cannons…

  • Buses replace trains on Craigieburn line this weekend

    Buses replace trains on Craigieburn line this weekend

    Train passengers in Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park, Coolaroo, and Jacana are told to allow extra travel time this weekend, with buses replacing trains between North…

  • Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

    Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

    A man accused of being complicit in an underworld figure’s murder has been bailed as it could take two years to get to trial, with…

  • FV launches investigation into abandoned match

    FV launches investigation into abandoned match

    The battle for the second promotion spot in FV state league 2 north-west has ended with a game being abandoned and Football Victoria conducting an…

  • New skate park for Olivine

    New skate park for Olivine

    Donnybrook’s skaters will soon have a dedicated space to skate, with construction underway on the suburb’s first skate park at the Olivine Recreation Reserve. The…

  • Voting open for Hume’s youth anthology awards

    Voting open for Hume’s youth anthology awards

    Voting is open for Hume’s 2025 youth anthology awards, an annual published collection of creative works from young people in the municipality. Every year, Hume…

  • Dinos, Diprotodons and discoveries at pop-up museum

    Dinos, Diprotodons and discoveries at pop-up museum

    Step back in time this September when Museums Victoria brings the wonders of history and nature directly to Mill Park and Epping North. On Thursday,…

  • Caravans stolen in Epping

    Caravans stolen in Epping

    Police are investigating after two caravans were stolen from a business in Epping. Officers were told a man attended a business on Fullarton Drive about…

  • More buses for Craigieburn and Mernda

    More buses for Craigieburn and Mernda

    Public transport in Melbourne’s north is set for a major boost, with 140 services being added to a key local bus route connecting Craigieburn and…

  • Push for Mickleham Road safety upgrades

    Push for Mickleham Road safety upgrades

    Hume councillors are calling for urgent action to address congestion and safety concerns along the southern section of Mickleham Road , following a string of…

  • Discover the new name for Mickleham park

    Discover the new name for Mickleham park

    Mickleham’s community reserve now has a new name, following community consultation. The reserve will now be known as Discovery Park and is located at 66…

  • Plan to manage aircraft noise impacts

    Plan to manage aircraft noise impacts

    Melbourne Airport has announced the development of a noise sharing and airspace concept plan as part of preparations for its third runway, aiming to distribute…