Northern Star Weekly
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A bridge to a better life that aligns with your goals
The Bridge Inc is a not-for-profit organisation that offers various community and employment services to people with disabilities. Our flexible, client-centred model allows individuals to…
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Mernda man charged for harassing Federal MP online
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed a search warrant at a Mernda home on Friday 21 November, charging a man with using electronic devices to…
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Call for lights at ‘worst’ roundabout
Whittlesea councillors have added their voices to call for traffic lights to be installed at a Thomastown roundabout dubbed the “worst roundabout in Thomastown”. During…
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Toy donations wanted for local charity Christmas drive
Thomastown-based Turbans 4 Australia is running its Christmas toy drive again this year, urging people to donate what they can before December 6. Turbans 4…
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Council listens to pleas to save lake
Community consultation has influenced Whittlesea council to change its proposal and retain the Lauries Field lake in Doreen, rather than turn it into an “ephemeral…
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Grants Road closed at Plenty Road end
Grants Road is closed at the Plenty Road end due to significant damage being found on Thursday 20 November. In a statement, Whittlesea council said…
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Alleged burglar jumped onto roof of factory before arrest
Police have charged a 40-year-old Lalor man with burglary and being equipped to steal at a Thomastown scrap metal yard, early Friday morning. Police responded…
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Davis, Cootee and El Achkar drafted
Three players with connections to Melbourne’s north-west were selected on night two of the AFL draft. Western Jets’ Finn Davis will get his shot in…
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Dallas local thankful for life-saving liver transplant
When she was 23 years old, Dallas Resident Eda Ozkoca received a life-saving liver transplant. The now 36-year-old said she could not put into words…
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Kalkallo CFA urges brigades to fundraise for Good Friday Appeal
Kalkallo Fire Brigade has long supported the Good Friday Appeal, and in their fifth consecutive year have called on other brigades to follow. Kalkallo secretary…
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Dog desexing to be considered
Whittlesea council will explore introduction mandatory dog desexing as part of its latest Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). The plan was adopted by councillors on…
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Young Doreen Actor Breaks Through
Amileya Moro, an 11-year-old performer from Doreen has landed a role in the award-winning musical Saturday Night Fever, which opens in Melbourne in January. Amileya…
