From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
10 years ago
April 3, 2012
The number of diabetics in Hume has soared by 238 per...
Government announces expansion to bike safety education program
The Victorian government have redeveloped their bike safety education program to reach more kids across the state, including those in Melbourne's north.
The program, Bike...
Strengthening the relationship between First Nations people and local councils
The Victorian government has released a new guide for Victorian councils, like in Hume and Whittlesea, to use when engaging with Aboriginal communities.
This week,...
More purifiers headed to Victorian schools
The Victorian government is doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff in Melbourne's north safe from COVID-19 as...
Free golfing event for the elderly
Whittlesea City is encouraging the elder community to join free golfing clinics available over the next month.
Participants must be 50 years and over...
Traffic disruptions for Melbourne’s north
A number of major disruptions are expected for roads in Melbourne’s north as the state government continues construction works.
The M80 Ring Road will be...
Kalkallo’s Neighbour Day event
Kalkallo Community Centre will be hosting an event to celebrate Neighbour Day Sunday, March 27.
There will be games, performances and a complimentary morning tea...
Construction starts on $70 million Kalkallo retail hub
A $70 million retail hub is being built in Kalkallo.
The hub is being built by Oreana Property in the Cloverton estate.
The 8000 square metre...
Cake bake success for Kangan
Kangan Institute Broadmeadows was awarded the Victorian Perpetual Training Trophy at the 2022 Victorian Baking Show.
The icing on the cake for the TAFE...
Childs Road Bridge now open
Motorists in Melbourne’s north are now able to take advantage of the new Childs Road Bridge opening running across Darebin Creek.
The bridge will cater...
A budget for the future
Preparing the City of Whittlesea for future population growth is a focus on the council's 2022-23 draft budget.
The draft budget, which was tabled at...
Hume Anglican Grammar commences construction of third campus
Construction has commenced at the new Hume Anglican Grammar school in Cloverton Estate, Kalkallo.
Principal Bill Sweeney was joined by future students for the...
Harmony Day at Coolaroo South Primary School
Coolaroo South Primary School had their first on site event in two years to celebrate Harmony Day.
The festivities commenced at 2:30pm with student...
Two Meadow Heights teens charged over Reservoir death
Two Meadow Heights teenagers have been charged with murder over the death of a 16-year-old boy in Reservoir earlier this month.
The boys, aged 14...
Meadow Heights teens arrested over Reservoir fatal assault
Two Meadow Heights Teens are among seven people arrested over a fatal assault in Reservoir last weekend.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad, alongside other units...
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Green wedge plan ‘doesn’t cut it’
The state government has been criticised for its plan to protect Melbourne’s green wedge areas, with an expert saying it fails to respond to...
