Northern Star Weekly

  • Hume hosts emergency exercise

    Hume hosts emergency exercise

    Hume is set to host this year’s annual Emergency Relief Centre Exercise as it joins 14 north-west councils, representing over 2.4 million residents, for the…

  • More Kinders

    More Kinders

    Early learning is being made more accessible for Victorian children after Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced up to 534 additional Kindergarten places are being…

  • Three more arrested in Broadmeadows affray

    Three more arrested in Broadmeadows affray

    A further three people have been arrested as police continue investigating a violent affray at Broadmeadows Railway Station on Wednesday 22 October. Police allege two…

  • Warriors’ fight back

    Warriors’ fight back

    Westmeadows pulled off one of the more remarkable comebacks to open its account in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Warriors were in…

  • Why more over 50s are choosing to live together

    Why more over 50s are choosing to live together

    Downsizing looks a little different these days. While some still seek a quieter life in a smaller home, many over-50s are looking for something more.…

  • Enduring love

    Enduring love

    Craigieburn couple Tim and Marge Pettifer’s story is a gentle reminder that love really can last a lifetime. On Tuesday 28 October, the Craigieburn couple…

  • Ten years of learning

    Ten years of learning

    Doreen’s St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School celebrated its 10th anniversary with a community celebration on Friday 24 October. The event kicked off with…

  • A latte love for Epping: Soul Origin’s first Drive-Thru opens

    A latte love for Epping: Soul Origin’s first Drive-Thru opens

    Epping has a new local hero for specialty coffee and fresh food lovers, and it’s already turning heads and melting hearts. Soul Origin’s newest store…

  • Police investigate Broadmeadows stabbing

    Police investigate Broadmeadows stabbing

    Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing in Broadmeadows on Saturday 25 October. A man was located with a stab wound on the corner…

  • Demons, Bulls can’t be split

    Demons, Bulls can’t be split

    After 160 overs, Tullamarine and Newport-Digman couldn’t be split in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield on Saturday. While many games were affected…

  • More Little Angler Kits on the way

    More Little Angler Kits on the way

    Grade 5 students will have the chance to become hooked on fishing, with free Little Angler Kits to be rolled out in schools next year.…

  • Donaldson joins Laurimar

    Donaldson joins Laurimar

    Laurimar has added another key of the puzzle, with Jesse Donaldson joining the club for next year’s Northern Football League division 3 season. After just…