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Craigieburn McDonald’s worker tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member at a Craigieburn McDonald’s restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services and McDonald's confirmed the positive...

Rise in active coronavirus cases in Hume

Hume has one of the highest active coronavirus case counts in the state, new data reveals. Latest figures from the Department of Health and Human...

Winning start to the week for lotto syndicate

Ten Melbourne lottery players are no longer battling the Monday blues after their syndicate entry scored them a division one prize of more than...

Capturing life in lockdown in Thomastown

A new Thomastown Neighbourhood House project is aiming to capture life in lockdown in the suburb. As part of Neighbourhood House Week, which runs from...

Paws for thought for pets in lockdown

As you get into the routine of living in lockdown, spare a thought for your four-legged friend who might just be struggling with the...

Hume council concern over illegal dumping

The amount of rubbish being illegally dumped at charity bins has soared in the past month, according to Hume councillors. Councillors are so concerned about...

Coronavirus no roadblock for major projects

COVID-19 might have sent most of Melbourne into lockdown but it’s not stopping work on three major road projects from going ahead. Major Road Project...

Celebrating mums

Kat Buttigieg is confident this Sunday will be just like any other Mother’s Day, despite the coronavirus crisis. The mum-of-three is preparing for a relaxing...

Broadmeadows station a priority for the north

Broadmeadows train station should be upgraded and the Bulla bypass built by 2024, according to a new report by northern suburbs councils. The Northern Councils...

Low number of active coronavirus cases in outer north

There are seven active coronavirus cases across Whittlesea and Hume, new Department of Health and Human Services data shows. According to the department, the number...

Prespakis sweeps AFLW awards

Sunbury’s Madison Prespakis has capped off an incredible season by claiming the game’s highest individual honour, the AFLW’s Best and Fairest Award. The 19-year-old,...

Hume council overwhelmed by calls for help

More than 350 businesses have applied for financial support from Hume council to help get them through the COVID-19 pandemic. The council is offering $1...

x marks the spot for cyclist safety

Whittlesea cyclists are being urged to pinpoint the locations where they feel safe and unsafe on a new online map. The council has joined the...

Contractor appointed to build Craigieburn station carpark

Construction of a new carpark at Craigieburn station will start later this year after the state government appointed a contractor to the project. Public Transport...

Rise in COVID-19 cases in Hume

Three new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hume. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data reveals there are now 40 confirmed cases of...

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The trials of Elizabeth Taylor

Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of Elizabeth Taylor whose trade was helping women...

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