Northern Star Weekly

  • Tradie among drugs arrests

    Tradie among drugs arrests

    A licensed electrician and two other men have been arrested following police raids targeting a network of cannabis crop houses linked to organised crime across…

  • New era for South Morang

    New era for South Morang

    It’s an exciting new era for South Morang under new coach Matt Penn in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. After eight seasons, two…

  • Two teens injured in Broadmeadows stabbing

    Two teens injured in Broadmeadows stabbing

    Police are continuing to investigate an alleged affray at Broadmeadows Railway Station on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 October which left two teenagers in hospital.…

  • Local scientist fuses culture and science

    Local scientist fuses culture and science

    Craigieburn’s Dr Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch has been named a finalist for the 2026 Young Australian of the Year for Victoria. He is being recognised for his…

  • Hume moves on hosting congress

    Hume moves on hosting congress

    Hume council has put forward a bid to host the 2026 National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) Congress. The congress acts as the peak annual event…

  • Northern Hospital reaches new heights

    Northern Hospital reaches new heights

    Construction is ramping up on Epping’s Northern Hospital as major milestones have been reached across both stages of the project. Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne…

  • Kangaroos see the positives

    Kangaroos see the positives

    Greenvale Kangaroos are confident they are heading in the right direction and some wins are around the corner in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos have…

  • FV’s plans for northern footballers

    FV’s plans for northern footballers

    Hume and Whittlesea need updated soccer pitches and amenities, with Football Victoria (FV) setting out a bold wishlist for the next decade of football facilities…

  • Four arrested following stolen car

    Four arrested following stolen car

    Four men have been arrested after a police pursuit moved through Thomastown and Lalor in the early hours of Wednesday 22 October. Police spotted an…

  • Slower speeds a good deed

    Slower speeds a good deed

    Victoria has enacted a new speed limit law allowing local councils to reduce their speed limits to 30km/h in school zones and city streets. It…

  • New home for 5G tower

    New home for 5G tower

    Whittlesea council has approved a lease agreement with Optus for the construction and operation of a new telecommunications facility at Main Street Recreation Reserve in…

  • Stillman stands down

    Stillman stands down

    Northern Football League chief executive Martin Stillman is stepping down after nearly three years. The league announced on Monday that the board had accepted the…