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Öznur’s mesmerising showcase on display

A culmination of nearly 17 years worth of work, Öznur Ates’ latest exhibition is an invitation to experience something magical. Showcased at the Town Hall...

Record summer travel predicted

Brimbank travellers are being urged to plan ahead with Melbourne Airport anticipating its busiest international summer period on record. The airport expects to welcome more...

Wild weather forecasted for summer

The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and insurer AAMI are warning homeowners, including those in Brimbank to prepare now for ongoing wild weather this...

Local students score top marks

Students from Whittlesea and Hume were among the tens of thousands across Victoria to receive their VCE results on December 12 – and...

‘Malicious’ secret recording

Police will be asked to investigate a “malicious” and potentially illegal clandestine recording made during a private Hume council briefing, which emerged on social...

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...

Driving program comes to a close

Banksia Gardens Community Services has hit the brakes on a crucial initiative that empowered several young people in the area to obtain their driver's...

Heckmann goes big

South Morang’s Karl Heckmann was the star of the show in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association summer smash competition on Tuesday night. Playing in the...

Baseball legend continues on

The Deeble family is synonymous with baseball in Melbourne’s west and across the world. Tara Murray chats with Jon Deeble, who has just returned...

T20s continue

There was plenty of action in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday night. All teams played their third round matches on Tuesday...

Hume Bombers looking into senior football

The Hume Bombers are looking to take the next step in the club’s football journey with the introduction of senior football next year. Having formed...

Kangaroos’ struggle

The T20 format wasn’t any easier for the Greenvale Kangaroos losing both their matches on Saturday in Victorian Premier Cricket. The premier competition has turned...

Bats recover to post strong total

Plenty Valley responded from a poor start to finish day one on top against Ivanhoe in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-east. The Bats finished...

Invest in Australia’s best early years curriculum

Since opening in October 2024, more than 100 local families have chosen to enrol their child or join the 2025 waitlist at Papilio Early...

Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

Currently, a quarter of a million Australian students are overwhelmed by the high-stakes pressure of Year 12 exams—an outdated system that promises to “define...

Melba Vale Country Club offers quality retirement living

Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive and is a popular place for over 55s and retirees. The Country Club is...

Discover a vibrant lifestyle at Lifestyle Communities

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in creating more than just beautiful homes – we build vibrant, connected communities where over 50s can truly thrive. Our...

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...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a hard-won...

Support grows for community needs

As breast cancer continues to cause pain and heartache to many families, the month of October is being used to raise awareness of the...

Rheumatoid Arthritis relief in sight

Long-term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), following an $11.5 million grant to assist in the...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

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...

Whittlesea, Hume kinders to receive funding

A number of kindergartens in Whittlesea and Hume have been named successful recipients of the state government’s bush kinder grants program. Children's Minister Lizzie Blandthorn...

Bakers’ golden touch

Two Craigieburn locals have baked their way to victory, with Dilsha Lakshani and Leslie Mirandilla nabbing first and second place respectively at the Kangan...

Riders revved up about dirt jumps track

Enthusiasm among bike riders continues to grow for the new dirt jumps track at Painted Hills Recreation Reserve in Doreen. The dirt jumps track is...

Christmas reads that every kid needs

Christmas is the perfect time to explore the joy of reading with children. Librarian Jessica Strong said there are plenty of books that capture the...

Hope Streets open centre in South Morang

Solutions to youth homelessness was Hope Street’s driver in establishing the First Response Youth Service in South Morang, which officially opened its doors on...

DPV Health leads core alliance

The North West Melbourne Aged Care Assessment Alliance will provide Single Assessment System (SAS) for older consumers across north-west Melbourne. The SAS is an end-to-end...

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Heckmann goes big

South Morang’s Karl Heckmann was the star of the show in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association summer smash competition on Tuesday night. Playing in the...

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