Northern Star Weekly

11/11/2025

Big changes could be coming to Ian Musgrove Reserve… but Hume needs your voice! 👀

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10/11/2025

Paw-sitive news for Lalor and surrounds dog lovers.

Lalor’s dog lovers could soon have a new spot for their pets to run, play and socialise with plans currently underway for an off-leash dog park at VR Michael Reserve. Residents are being invited to have their say on a draft concept plan for the park which is proposed to include fenced lawn and gra...

07/11/2025

The native birds drowned in an overflow drain in Craigieburn late last month.

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A distressing wildlife incident has sparked concern among Craigieburn locals after several native birds drowned in an overflow drain along Aitken Creek in recent weeks. Local school teacher and wildlife advocate Kassie Herny and her children discovered the trapped birds on Sunday 26 October after he...

06/11/2025

See what Hume's Men's Shed is doing to support young play in the community.

The Hume Men’s Shed in Craigieburn is bringing creativity and community spirit together, selling handmade mud kitchens and sinks designed to enhance outdoor and sensory play for young children. Made by shed members from recycled and sustainable materials, the mud kitchens have proven a hit with lo...

05/11/2025

Discover how Lalor and District Men's Shed brings creativity and community together.

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The Lalor and District Men’s Shed is inviting the community to join in the fun at its open day on Saturday 29 November, between 10am and 3pm, at 34 Robert Street, Lalor. The event promises to be a day of family-friendly activities, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship that takes place insid...

03/11/2025

Car manufacturing may have left Broadmeadows, but its spirit still drives the Hume community.

Car manufacturing may have disappeared from Broadmeadows, but its legacy continues to shape the identity of Hume. Panagiotis Theodorelos, known locally as Peter, and son Chris, chat with Jack O’Shea-Ayres about the important legacy that was left by the Ford manufacturing plant, and its everlasting...

03/11/2025

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03/11/2025

With crime up more than 15% in the past year, Hume's councillors say residents are feeling unsafe and want action now.

Hume council is urging the state government to bolster police presence and improve safety measures in schools and public spaces, following recent incidents. Councillor Jim Overend asked his colleagues to support a proposal to write to Police Minister Anthony Carbines to determine what on-the-ground....

31/10/2025

Positive reinforcement may be on Hume's cards for dealing with a major statewide issue that sees councils spending millions in cleanup fees a year.

Hume council has endorsed the implementation of a variety of ‘Best Kept’ awards in a bid to combat illegal dumping around the municipality. The recommendation came from Cr Naim Kurt as a positive, community-driven incentive to tackle one of Hume’s most frequently raised concerns: Illegal rubbi...

30/10/2025

There's good news for Hume's Hockey fans.

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Hume’s council has taken a big step forward in the future of hockey in Melbourne’s north after awarding a $6.25 million contract for the long-awaited second stage of the Hume Hockey and Lacrosse Centre in Craigieburn During council’s Monday 27 October meeting, council awarded the contract for ...