Meet Mill Park author Jude Perera
Mill Park’s Jude Perera is an accountant by day and children’s author by night who recently released his debut novel, The Beast.
How long have...
What’s on in the north, September 5-16
Knitting group
Join Lalor library’s charity knitting club on Wednesday, September 13 to knit items for local, national and international charities. At 2a May Road,...
Northern community calendar, August 22, 2017
Quilting club
Join Whittlesea library’s charity quilting club on Friday, September 1, and help make quilted items for local organisations. At 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea
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My Whittlesea: Top cop Andrew Falconer
Inspector Andrew Falconer started as Whittlesea’s top cop just over two weeks ago, on the anniversary of his 24th year in the police force.
Where...
Northern community calendar, August 8. 2017
Fostering wildife
Head to the Hume Global Learning Centre at Broadmeadows on Wednesday, August 16, from 7pm to hear from Wildlife Rescue and care volunteers...
My Whittlesea: Martin Wright
Martin Wright believes community is what you make of it. The Doreen resident lost his sight about six months ago and is now a...
Graeme Bushby has called Mernda home for 30 years
Graeme Bushby has watched Mernda grow over the past 30 years. Now he is advocating for infrastructure and services for his community as the...
Northern community calendar, July 25, 2017
La Fest di San Donato
Celebrate La Festa di San Donato at St Luke's Church, David Street, Lalor on Saturday, August 6, 1.30-6pm. San Donato...
Northern community calendar, July 11, 2017
Beekeeping
Learn the ins and outs of beekeeping at Whittlesea library on Saturday, July 29, 10.30am-12.30pm. Sue Zuber from Buzz of the Bees will be...
Northern community calendar, June 27, 2017
NAIDOC Week
Take part in a ceremonial bush tucker walk on July 6, to help honour Hume’s indigenous residents. The walk and accompanying planting event...
Roxburgh Park’s Dalal Sleiman loves where she lives
Dalal Sleiman has been named one of the Refugee Council of Australia’s 2017 Refugee Week ambassadors. Last week, the Roxburgh Park resident spoke at...
Young hoop Paul Tsapatolis leads by example
Paul Tsapatolis is more than just the dominant centre that will lead Vic Metro’s title defence at the under-16 national basketball championships in Perth...
My Epping: Chad Wilkins
Epping's Chad Wilkins is in his final year of high school at SEDA College while training to become a personal trainer.
How long have you...
Northern community calendar, May 30, 2017
Community courses
There's lots happening at Thomastown Neighbourhood House throughout June. Learn the art of making coffee at free barista training sessions, sign up for...
Northern Star Weekly community calendar, May 16, 2017
Produce swap
Meet fellow locals keen on fruit and vegetable gardening at the Hume home harvest produce swap at Tullarmarine library, Wednesday, May 24, from...
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Heavy horses for courses
The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival is returning to Werribee South on January 18-19.
More than your typical equestrian escapade, the public will be...
