Northern Star Weekly
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Council in support of road upgrades
A petition signed by a number of concerned Epping residents has received support from Whittlesea’s councillors. After a growing chorus of Epping’s locals claimed the…
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November start date for Yan Yean Road works
The long-waited second stage of upgrades to Yan Yean Road are a step closer, with the state and federal governments announcing construction will start next…
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Yan Yean locks in new road upgrades
Travel times could soon be slashed along Yan Yean Road as upgrades to one of Melbourne’s busiest arterial roads enters stage two. Australian owned and…
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Expected delays in Epping
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time this week, with sections of Harvest Home Road in Epping and Wollert closed due to planned roadworks.…
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Historic partnership embeds Wurundjeri culture in Cloverton’s future
Stockland and the Wurrundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (WWCHAC) have signed a landmark partnership agreement at Cloverton in Kalkallo, marking the first of its…
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Sign up to save a life
While Victoria holds one of the best survival rates for cardiac arrests in the world, community members are being encouraged to sharpen up their CPR…
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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…
