Northern Star Weekly

  • Funding against dumping

    Funding against dumping

    The state government is ramping up efforts to tackle illegal dumping in Melbourne’s north through a $21.5 million funding boost aimed at cleaning up Victoria’s…

  • Community hub in good hands

    Community hub in good hands

    Dallas Neighbourhood House (DNH) will take over the management of Broadmeadows Community Hub, marking a new chapter for one of the municipality’s key community facilities.…

  • Lalor Stars keen to build

    Lalor Stars keen to build

    Lalor Stars are a work in progress in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield. The Stars have had a solid start to their season…

  • Wannabee burglars fended off

    Wannabee burglars fended off

    Police are investigating an attempted aggravated home invasion in Thomastown on Sunday 2 November. Detectives were told up to five male teens had attempted to…

  • Crime concerns

    Crime concerns

    Hume council is urging the state government to bolster police presence and improve safety measures in schools and public spaces, following recent incidents. Councillor Jim…

  • Kangaroos get first win

    Kangaroos get first win

    Greenvale Kangaroos are back on the winners list for the first time in a year in Victoria Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos were able to taste…

  • Fatal collision in Roxburgh Park

    Fatal collision in Roxburgh Park

    Police are investigating a fatal collision in Roxburgh Park on Sunday 2 November. It is understood a motorcycle and car allegedly collided at the intersection…

  • Attempted carjacking in Coolaroo

    Attempted carjacking in Coolaroo

    Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in Coolaroo on Sunday 2 November. Police said two men approach a woman as she was seated in her…

  • Eagles, Abers can’t be split

    Eagles, Abers can’t be split

    Craigieburn is proving the king of the close games in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After a one run win in its round…

  • New campaign confronts child abuse material offenders

    New campaign confronts child abuse material offenders

    A new campaign is issuing a blunt warning to offenders: if you view child abuse material, you lose everything. Viewing or sharing child abuse material,…

  • Bears add experience to coaching group

    Bears add experience to coaching group

    Thomastown is keen to bounce back next season with a new-look coaching panel in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. The Bears finished second…

  • Heritage overlay updates

    Heritage overlay updates

    Whittlesea council is seeking to modernise its heritage overlay provisions in a bid to improve decision-making and streamline planning permit processes. Councillors voted in favour…