Northern Star Weekly
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Mayors respond to Bondi tragedy
Whittlesea and Hume mayors have both responded to the tragedy at Bondi beach, expressing their deep sadness and condolences. Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox said he…
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Epping junior joins Stars
Former Epping junior Aryan Sharma has been added to the Melbourne Stars as a local replacement player for the BBL. Sharma will replace bowler Scott…
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Things clicking for Laurimar
The next generation are starting to find their feet for Laurimar in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield. The Power has gone younger this…
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Draft dreams come true
It was a good night for the Northern Knights and Calder Cannons at the AFLW draft with three players selected each while one Western Jet…
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McLindon sanctioned
Whittlesea councillor Aidan McLindon is not eligible to be mayor or deputy mayor for 12 months and has been ordered to apologise to council staff…
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Hospital awarded for excellence
Northern Health (NH) has been recognised at award ceremonies for excellence in multicultural care and as an employer. On December 4, NH won the Diversity…
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Council calls for responsible battery disposal
Whittlesea council is calling for residents to dispose of batteries and other electronic waste (e-waste) responsibly this festive season. In a statement, the council reminded…
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Youth council sworn in
Hume’s youth council has been sworn in. The young councillors are ready to lead after officially being sworn in at the council chambers in Broadmeadows…
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New adventure-filled park opens
A free, adventure-filled park has just opened in Mernda, with an array of play equipment and community facilities. Granite Hills Major Community Park includes a…
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Men’s shed awarded thousands for redevelopments
Whittlesea Men’s Shed has been awarded $37,000 in funding from the state government to improve its facilities. Whittlesea Men’s Shed president Eric Gunstone said the…
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Local VCE student achieves highest possible result
Year 12 students across the northern suburbs received their ATARs early on Thursday morning. Hume Anglican Grammar student Manraj Dhanoa achieved the highest possible score,…
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Freight precinct construction delivers local jobs
On December 11, the federal government announced the commencement of the Beveridge intermodal precinct, which will deliver 17,000 local jobs during construction. National Intermodal chief…
