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Weekend blitz to upgrade major Wollert intersection

Motorists in Melbourne’s north are being advised to prepare for delays as crews work around the clock next weekend to upgrade a key intersection...

Purr-fect match awaits at half-price cat adoption event

Looking to add a furry friend to the family? Now’s the purr-fect time! The wat djerring Animal Facility in Epping is offering half-price cat and...

Mickleham Road upgrade promised but skepticism remains

It’s the promise that’s got commuter’s hopes up– a $250 million upgrade to Mickleham Road, designed to smooth out Melbourne’s traffic woes. With congestion at...

A walk around Seabrook

Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a 'typical' Friday evening walk around his home Seabrook- with a little help from his friends. No, it’s not...

New hockey pitch promised

Hockey lovers in Craigieburn could soon have more room to play, with plans for a second pitch at the Hume Hockey and Lacrosse Centre...

Two men charged over firearms incident at MCG

Two men from Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been charged after allegedly being found in possession of firearms following an AFL match at the MCG...

Airport prepares for holiday passenger surge

Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne Airport expecting a significant increase in traveller numbers. International...

Warriors add key pieces

Westmeadows has added two key pieces it hopes will be part of its core group for a number of seasons in the Victorian Turf...

Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

NPL Hume City had a tough afternoon against Avondale in the National Premier League on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time...

Cricket season ends on high

Cricket season came to an end on the weekend, with the last of the grand final held. While cricket season is over, basketball and...

Whittlesea Pacers on the board

An early wake up call came at the perfect time for the Whittlesea Pacers in the Big V women’s division 1 competition. Entering a women’s...

Perri claims best and fairest

Rivergum’s Matt Perri claimed a remarkable fifth competition best and fairest medal at the Diamond Valley Cricket Association awards night. Having won a B-grade medal...

Cannons hold on

The Calder Cannons were able to hold off the Oakleigh Chargers in the opening round of the Coates Talent League boys competition on Sunday. The...

What are serviced apartments?

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

Resort-style living coming soon to Beveridge

Retirees seeking luxury, relaxation and recreation will soon find everything they need in one place. Developer Ingenia Lifestyle is building its newest community in...

What do serviced apartments offer

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

Kolbe Catholic College: helping every student succeed

At Kolbe Catholic College, staff are always striving to provide the best possible learning experience for students. That’s why, this year, the college is...

Encouraging girls and women to shine at Lalor North SC

It brings me enormous pleasure to provide educational leadership at what I believe to be one of the most innovative and caring schools in...

Teal takeover for ovarian cancer month

These days the colour teal is usually associated with the political independent movement which won a swag of seats at the last federal election. With...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

This story was originally published on December 10, 2024. The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

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

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

Craigieburn young athletes shine at state championships

A tight-knit community and an inspiring display of athletic excellence were on full show last month as Craigieburn Little Athletics Club celebrated outstanding achievements...

Finalists announced for 2025 Whittlesea business awards

Whittlesea has announced the finalists for the 2025 Business Awards, celebrating outstanding local businesses across categories including customer service, sustainability, workplace diversity and innovation. Among...

No funding for bypass

The timeline for building a proposed bypass of Bulla and the duplication of a section of Sunbury Road is unclear, as the state confirmed...

Call to support ‘Nacey’s hospital’

Nacey entered the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) as a baby in the early hours of July 19, 2017. His mum, Jorja Carter-Smith, remembers him...

Stay vigilant this Bath Safety Week

Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to remain vigilant around bath time as it launches Bath Safety Week. Running from Monday, March 31 to...

More funding promised for Donnybrook Road

Donnybrook Road would be duplicated and its level crossing removed under a Coalition federal government. Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced $192 million to duplicate...

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New hockey pitch promised

Hockey lovers in Craigieburn could soon have more room to play, with plans for a second pitch at the Hume Hockey and Lacrosse Centre...