Northern Star Weekly
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Truck driver charged following fatal Gorge Road crash
Police have charged a 41-year old Epping man with multiple driving offenses following a fatal crash in South Morang earlier this year. On Sunday 21…
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Driscoll headed to Geelong
Northern Knights’ Nick Driscoll is headed down the freeway after being taken by Geelong in the AFL rookie draft on Friday. The Knights had to…
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St Monica’s College wins gold
St Monica’s College, Epping, has been awarded the Gold Award (first place) at the 2025 Rerum Novarum Awards, hosted by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS),…
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Proud steps
Broadmeadows families came together on Wednesday 12 November for a heart-warming celebration of early learning as 25 local children graduated from the internationally recognised Home…
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El Achkar a Don
The El Achkar household was packed on Thursday night as Calder Cannons’ Hussein El Achkar awaited whether he would be drafted. After sitting through night…
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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…
