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A tale of two artists
Two artists with different styles come together to create a stunning piece of public art. Anne Parisianne delves into their journeys to uncover the inspirations…
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Two men charged following death of Thomastown death
Two men have been charged following the death of a man in Thomastown earlier this month. A 43-year-old Lalor man, who was wanted in relation…
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Youths get creative
Hume youth services hosted a street art winter school holiday program allowing young people to showcase their creative flair. Broadmeadows youths aged from 12-18 took…
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Craigieburn man’s disappearance ‘suspicious’
Police are appealing for information about the disappearance of 43-year-old Craigieburn man, Adrian Romeo, which is being treated as suspicious. Police said Mr Romeo was…
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Survey shows Aussies want to exercise but can’t get enough
New research by sports retailer rebel sport has revealed that 16 per cent of Australians are exercising just once a week and sometimes less. This…
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Free dental for more kids
The Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money and…
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Nominate a Local Hero to win Australia’s Sports Dad of the Year
Australians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, are being called upon to nominate local dads in the community for the 2024 Philips Community Sports Dad…
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Battery-powered hydraulics bolster VICSES volunteers’ rescue capability
By the end of the month, 47 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) – Road Crash Rescue (RCR)-accredited units will have received state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulic tools,…
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Reflecting on Whittlesea
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janeski attended an event at the Whittlesea library that celebrated the town’s history and those who were there to witness it.…
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E-scooters set to stay
E-scooters are set to stay in Victoria, but with tougher penalties for misuse and new technology mandated to improve safety. Following a successful two-year trial…
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More grand final tickets for members
Footy fans will have a better chance of seeing their team play in a grand final after the AFL announced an additional 1000 tickets would…
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Heritage number plates return
After a year-long hiatus, VicRoads has announced that six-digit heritage plates will be returning for a limited release on July 30. It’s the first time…













