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Massage parlous burglaries investigated

Police are investigating three aggravated burglaries and an armed robbery at separate massage parlours, including one in Thomastown, from August to October. It is believed...

Illicit tobacco seized in Craigieburn

A Craigieburn man has been arrested after police seized almost 200,000 illicit cigarettes and 255kilograms of looseleaf tobacco as part of a targeted investigation...

Company fined for illegal waste transport

The Environmental Protection Authority has fined a company nearly $40,000 for transporting hazardous waste without permission to a number of sites across Melbourne, including...

Two monitors appointed to Whittlesea

Outgoing Whittlesea council administrator Peita Duncan and former Geelong council municipal monitor Jude Munro have been appointed to oversee the new Whittlesea council. As reported...

Vale Jack Ogilvie

Tributes have started flowing for Sunbury stalwart and former Hume mayor Jack Ogilvie who died yesterday. The Sunbury resident died after a battle with oesophageal...

Games for the young at heart

Whittlesea's senior residents will be taking centre stage over the next month for the municipality's Seniors' Festival. The festivities will be launched on Tuesday, November...

Tennis Victoria award for Bundoora Tennis Club

Bundoora Tennis Club was recognised at the recent Tennis Victoria awards night. The club was among the winners for the Tennis Victoria pennant community engagement...

EDFL and WFNL form partnership

The Essendon District Football League and Western Football Netball League have announced a co-operation agreement to strengthen community football, which includes the pausing of...

Blythe steps up at Sunbury

One of the Sunbury Kangaroos inaugural women’s players has taken on the coaching reins for next year’s Essendon District Football League season. The Kangaroos announced...

Tough weekend for Hume teams

It was a tough weekend for Hume-based teams in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Just Roxburgh Park was able to claim the points as all...

Pingers depth shines through

Epping’s depth has been on show early in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield season. The club lost a number of players in the...

Kangaroos break through

Greenvale Kangaroos returned to the winners list for the first time since March 2023 as they chased down Frankston-Peninsula’s big total in Victorian Premier...

Pingers add experience, depth

Epping has brought in some experience for next year’s Northern Football League division 3 season, headlined by the league’s reigning best and fairest winner. Former...

Family fun on Melbourne Cup Eve at the Melbourne Greyhounds!

The first Tuesday in November gifts everyone a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and watch the ‘race that stops the nation’....

Early learning showcase events at Papilio Bundoora

Bundoora’s newest early education and childcare centre is inviting families to a free Daily Showcase Program. Centre manager Kim Cassar, who has more...

Support for your NDIS journey

Windemere Child and Family services has been a trusted provider of disability services for over 30 years with customer service taking pride of place...

Downsize without compromise at La Dimora Retirement Resort

In today’s fast-paced world, the notion of downsizing can often be accompanied by fears of sacrificing lifestyle and independence. However, at La Dimora Retirement...

The Whittlesea Show is a great day out for the whole family

The much-loved Whittlesea Show has always been a staple of the community and the 2024 event, to be held on November 2 and 3,...

At 94 Marjorie is radiant in every way

“I always try to look my best,” says Marjorie Drew firmly. “I plan on living to at least 103, and I have absolutely...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Scars of survival

After living in survival mode, Cobblebank’s cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending. The battle began in 2020,...

Knowledge is power with PCOS

Despite impacting one in 10 Australian women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is still a “mystery” to many. That’s why Dr Sneha Parghi says when...

Addressing barriers to PCOS care

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition among women, with symptoms beginning shortly after puberty, during later teen years, or within early...

Addressing barriers to PCOS care

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition among women, with symptoms beginning shortly after puberty, during later teen years, or within early...

Bladder weakeness and what to do about it

(intro) Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian...

Milk bar damaged in fire in Meadow Heights

Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident in Meadow Heights on Wednesday where a car was set alight after it crashed into a...

Restaurant fire in Campbellfield

As suspicious fire broke out at a Campbellfield restaurant on Wednesday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria responded to reports of a building fire on...

New licence for Hi-Quality tip

Hi-Quality will be able to accept up to 100,000 tonnes of fill material and construction waste per year after its development licence was approved...

Wollert recycling company fined

A Wollert recycling company has issued almost $40,000 in fines by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Veolia Recycling and Recovery and Veolia Environmental Services (Australia)...

Pick my park set to launch

The Pick My Park initiative has been announced and is set to launch next year, giving Victorians aged 16 and over the opportunity to...

Gears shift on cannabis driving

Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel. On October 31,...

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Two monitors appointed to Whittlesea

Outgoing Whittlesea council administrator Peita Duncan and former Geelong council municipal monitor Jude Munro have been appointed to oversee the new Whittlesea council. As reported...

Vale Jack Ogilvie