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Charges over alleged burglaries
Four men have been charged following more than 30 alleged burglaries across Melbourne’s north-east.
Police recently executed warrants at a number of properties in Roxburgh...
Man charged over alleged Westmeadows armed robbery
A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery at Westmeadows.
Police were called to the Westmeadows Tavern just after 5am on March 2,...
MP calls for calm
Remaining calm and working together is the message McEwen MP Rob Mitchell is sending out to all.
The federal MP told Star Weekly residents needed...
COVID-19 cases rise in Hume
Eight new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Hume since yesterday, latest Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data reveals.
There are now 26...
Vale David Turnbull
Whittlesea council has paid tribute to former chief executive David Turnbull, who died following a battle with cancer.
Mr Turnbull joined Whittlesea council in 1994...
More coronavirus cases confirmed
UPDATE
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Whittlesea and Hume has risen to 31, latest Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data reveals.
DHHS...
Government must act now to save public interest journalism
The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the federal government to put in place emergency measures to save the country's news industry...
Three Woolworths stores reduce opening hours
The trading hours at three northern suburbs Woolworths stores have been reduced from today.
Woolworths Epping, Bundoora and Plenty Valley are among 41 stores nationally...
Community newspapers under threat
Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding.
With a number...
Hume community lends a hand
Community-minded Hume residents are doing what they can to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With non-essential services, including cafes, restaurants, gyms and sports centres...
Education bridges generation gap
Hundreds of grandparents headed back to school for a day earlier this month, alongside their grandchildren from St Monica’s College.
The Epping school opened its...
More police for Whittlesea
Three more police officers will be added to stations in Whittlesea as part of a state government plan to recruit, train and deploy 3000...
Good Friday Appeal house a labour of love
Big-hearted tradies and suppliers have pitched in to help build a Wollert house which will go under the hammer next month to raise money...
Next step in M80 upgrade
Early work has begun on the upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between Sydney and Edgars roads.
The $518 million upgrade will add new lanes...
Mixed ratings for train stations
Commuters have named three Whittlesea train stations as among the best in the state, while three other outer northern suburban stations have been revealed...
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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...
