News
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Oh deer- combating Whittlesea’s wildlife issue
The state government is introducing a region-specific control plan to combat Whittlesea’s feral deer issue. The Peri-urban Deer Control Plan sets out to reduce the…
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Surfs up for SurfAid
URBNSURF hosted the inaugural SurfAid Cup, where nine teams of six surfers had the opportunity to take on ocean-like waves and compete for the title…
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$109m to upgrade Mickleham Road
Tuesday night’s federal budget is set to include funding for the long-awaited upgrade of Mickleham road. Hume council and Greenvale residents have been campaigning for…
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Comedy Festival coming to Broadmeadows
The Comedy Festival is coming to Broadmeadows with award-winning comedian Harley Breen hosting the event. Comedians performing on the night are Sami Shah, Chris Ryan,…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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 the…
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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 to…
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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…
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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…













