Whittlesea’s seniors’ festival kicked off with the community torch light walk and the Young at Heart Games on November 12. Festival participants joined in the walk from the Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre ahead of the opening ceremony. The festival offers something for everyone, including tennis, walking football, 10-pin bowling, carpet bowls, golf and pickleball and continues until December 4. Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Services/Support-for-people/Seniors/Seniors-Festival
Luminaries of Melbourne’s folk music scene will be farewelled at ‘Footscray Folk: A Singout!’ on Saturday 7 March. The concert at Bluestone Hall at Borderlands…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 536103 A vibrant collection of artwork by local residents, including people living with disability, seniors, those experiencing mental health challenges, and members of Culturally…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 505473 The Woodend Lions Club are gearing up for its annual art show. In its 51st year, the show will feature local artists of…
International Women’s Day Whittlesea Whittlesea Jumbunna Country Women’s Association is hosting an International Women’s Day event in Whittlesea Township from 1pm to 3pm on Friday 6 March at the Whittlesea…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 536627 Theresa Micallef has been the first face to greet visitors at hospitals across Hume for over 40 years. She spoke to Courtney Black…
A powerful new ballet is set to captivate audiences in Caroline Springs this March, as a cast of passionate adult performers present Cleopatra, The Last Pharaoh at the Catholic Regional…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 536538 At just 19 years old, Maryam Zuhair has publicly exhibited her first collection of paintings, ‘Mother Nature’s Creation’ in Craigieburn. Zuhair said she…
The new Olivine Skate Park in Donnybrook has officially opened, offering a vibrant space for local young people and families to enjoy. The park’s opening was celebrated at a community…
The Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) charity is calling for community support to help establish a women’s and children’s shelter in Hume. WCS chief executive Annabelle Daniel said there is a…
Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors. 10 years ago 22 March, 2016 Hume has experienced a 43 per cent hike in gun crime in 12 months,…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246677 Whittlesea councillors have called on the state government to protect green wedge areas from urban sprawl after council approved a plan for a…
