Northern Star Weekly

  • Teacher killer refuses to face court

    Teacher killer refuses to face court

    A much-loved English teacher found a flatmate online and invited him to move in with her. Within four weeks, the new housemate had killed Annette…

  • Buses replace trains on the Craigieburn line this weekend

    Buses replace trains on the Craigieburn line this weekend

    Train passengers in Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park, Coolaroo and Jacana are told to allow extra time when traveling this weekend as buses replace trains along…

  • Thunderstorm Asthma Season

    Thunderstorm Asthma Season

    With October marking the start of Victoria’s grass pollen season, Northern Health are reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents to prepare for the risk of thunderstorm…

  • VTCA called off

    VTCA called off

    The opening round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association season has been postponed. The competition was set to kick off this Saturday, but an early…

  • New lanes open in major Epping upgrade milestone

    New lanes open in major Epping upgrade milestone

    Drivers are seeing smoother travel through Wollert, with a new section of northbound lanes on Epping Road officially opening. Crews opened the lanes between Harvest…

  • Man arrested in Broadmeadows shooting

    Man arrested in Broadmeadows shooting

    Police have arrested a man following a shooting in Broadmeadows on Sunday, September 28. As reported by Star Weekly, emergency services were called to Pascoe…

  • Whittlesea centenarian celebrates 100 years

    Whittlesea centenarian celebrates 100 years

    Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care resident Gwenda Williams has joined the ranks of centenarians, celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday, September 27, surrounded by family and…

  • Police investigate Broadmeadows shooting

    Police investigate Broadmeadows shooting

    Police are investigating a firearms incident in Broadmeadows on the afternoon of Sunday, September 28. Emergency services were called to Pascoe Vale Road following reports…

  • Search for Meadow Heights Mosque Burglar

    Search for Meadow Heights Mosque Burglar

    Police are appealing for public assistance in identifying a man following two burglaries at a mosque in Meadow Heights this month. An unknown man is…

  • Drink drivers caught in early morning intercepts

    Drink drivers caught in early morning intercepts

    Police nabbed two drink drivers in Roxburgh Park and Essendon Fields in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, September 28 as part of…

  • Aitken Hill first all-electric community centre

    Aitken Hill first all-electric community centre

    Aitken Hill Community Centre as the first council facility to become fully electrified. A launch was celebrated on Wednesday, September 24 with mayor Jarrod Bell…

  • Eagles ready to go

    Eagles ready to go

    Craigieburn believes it is in a better position than 12 months ago heading into the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. The Eagles will…