Northern Star Weekly
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Mayne’s big year
It’s a long way from the football field at Willowbrook Reserve to the World Para Athletics Championships. Just weeks ago, Westmeadows’ Michael Mayne was playing…
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Hall steps down
An era has come to an end with Gary Hall stepping down as South Morang coach. The Northern Football League club announced that Hall had…
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Grants to tackle motorcycle safety
The state government has launched a new round of grants to help improve motorcycle safety on Victoria’s roads. The Safer Motorcycling Grants Program will kickstart…
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Kids lead Banksia Gardens renewal
Residents of the Banksia Gardens Public Housing Estate have proven the strength and creativity of their community after working to transform their local playgrounds through…
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Nature’s grants
Whittlesea council has reopened and expanded its Environmental Works Grant Program (EWGP). UP to $6000 is now available per property to better support large-scale projects.…
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Contribute to community awards
Whittlesea is taking expressions of interest for new members to join the community awards committee. The community awards recognise residents who have made outstanding contributions…
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Sleepout at the airport
Melbourne Airport is inviting people to swap their beds for their cars to raise awareness and funds for those affected by domestic violence and homelessness.…
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Warriors looking for more players
Westmeadows is keen to further builld its all-abilities cricket side for the upcoming season. The only all-abilities club in Hume and one of not many…
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Franjic joins Whittlesea
Whittlesea United has locked in its man to lead it into next year’s Victorian Premier League 2 season. Whittlesea narrowly avoided relegation after its first…
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Protection for the green wedge
Whittlesea council is taking steps to strengthen environmental protections across its northern green wedge. At the September 23 council meeting, councillors resolved to request authorisation…
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Hume crackdown nets 43 arrests, 12 stolen cars
A major Hume police operation has led to more than 43 arrests and the recovery of 12 stolen cars over four nights of intensive patrols.…
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Seniors fest off to a rocking start
The Victorian Seniors Festival kicked off in Hume on Wednesday, October 1 with a one-and-a-half hour live performance by Jen and the Cocktail Crew at…
