Northern Star Weekly

  • Two charged after cocaine find

    Two charged after cocaine find

    Police have charged two men and seized 40kg of cocaine found located inside a vehicle being driven back from the border between Victoria and New…

  • Biketober just around the corner

    Biketober just around the corner

    Cyclists of all ages are being encouraged to get on their bikes this October as Biketober returns to Whittlesea. The month-long celebration of cycling kicks…

  • Police investigate Tullamarine crash

    Police investigate Tullamarine crash

    Police are investigating after a collision involving multiple vehicles in Tullamarine on Tuesday, September 16. Five vehicles and a truck are believed to have collided…

  • Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

    Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

    EDFL The Essendon District Football League has announced the first of two of its women’s team of year for 2025. In the division 1 women’s…

  • Western Ring Road delays

    Western Ring Road delays

    Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on the Western Ring Road (M80) near Glenroy, with planned maintenance works set to run for a…

  • Hume services to close on Grand Final Eve

    Hume services to close on Grand Final Eve

    Hume council has announced changes to services ahead of the AFL grand final eve public holiday on Friday, September 26. Hume’s customer service centres, libraries,…

  • Whittlesea celebrates local heroes

    Whittlesea celebrates local heroes

    Whittlesea will shine a spotlight on the bravery and dedication of local emergency services at the upcoming emergency services expo and 29th annual blessing of…

  • New upgrades for Henderson Creek

    New upgrades for Henderson Creek

    Families in South Morang now have a fresh reason to head outdoors with the revitalisation of Hendersons Creek Wetland Park and Playground officially unveiled on…

  • Elliott departs Magpies

    Elliott departs Magpies

    Roxburgh Park skipper Jack Elliott has made the call to change clubs for next year. The Magpies, who have been busy announcing re-signings and new…

  • Thunder claims three titles in big day out

    Thunder claims three titles in big day out

    Northern Thunder had a day to remember on Saturday as it claimed three NRL Victoria Metro premierships. The Thunder won the first grade men’s premiership…

  • Premiership joy and heartache

    Premiership joy and heartache

    There’s been plenty of joy and heartbreak the past two weekends as grand final season hits. Star Weekly’s Ljubica Vrankovic was out shooting some of…

  • Stepping on sepsis to save lives

    Stepping on sepsis to save lives

    Northern Health has stepped back into the fight against sepsis, recognising world sepsis day on Saturday, September 13, with its locally developed step on sepsis…