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Free Whittlesea youth pool party at swim centre

Dive into your end of school celebrations with the Whittlesea council’s free Youth Pool Party event at the Whittlesea Swim Centre on December 20. Expect...

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...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Epping school chalks up national win

Owing to its “innovation and excellence”, Epping Views Primary School has been awarded a significant honour by a national not-for-profit professional association. The school, which...

Support launch for Arabic-speaking communities

Butterfly Foundation, the national charity for Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, has launched a critical resource in Arabic to target...

Mill Park officers stage walk out

Mill Park police officers recently walked off the job for 30 minutes, following stalled negotiations over improved pay and work conditions. Police Association members stopped...

Inspiring Lalor’s future scientists

The Science Roadshow rolled into Lalor Secondary College last week to inspire the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) researchers. The outreach...

Whittlesea United keen for new challenge

It’s the beginning of a new era for Whittlesea United as it makes the step into the Victorian Premier League for the first time. After...

DVCA T20s kick off

After a false start the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s summer smash T20 competition kicked off on Tuesday night. After having a combined T20 competition with...

Said now a Saint

The hard work has paid off for Calder Cannons’ Patrick Said who now finds himself on an AFL list. Said didn’t let the disappointment of...

South Morang into grand final

South Morang is through to the North Metro Cricket Association Lorraine Ireland women’s B final. Finals action kicked off for the women’s competition on Sunday...

Rain, rain go away

The weather claimed another scalp with the majority of cricket matches on Saturday abandoned due to rain. Competitions had been hopeful of getting some action...

Rain halts play

Wet weather played havoc for the second round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday. Many matches were postponed after heavy rain...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Houses in Melbourne’s north-west top affordability list

Broadmeadows houses and units are among the most affordable in Melbourne according to a new report from PRD Real Estate. PRD’s Affordable and Liveable Property...

Carols by Candlelight rescheduled

Hume council has rescheduled its Craigieburn Carols by Candlelight event to Sunday, December 8 due to forecasted wet weather conditions. Originally scheduled to run on...

Whittlesea Salvos’ festive appeal underway

The festive season in Whittlesea and surrounds is set to be a bright affair with the local chapter of The Salvation Army uplifting the...

Company found guilty over 2017 Coolaroo blaze

A jury has found SKM Services guilty over the 2017 fire at its Coolaroo recycling facility that burned for more than a week, forcing...

Stay summer safe

With the summer season officially kicking off, Hume council is encouraging locals to keep safety front of mind. Along with barbecues and trips to...

Road upgrade team visits preschool

The team behind the Epping Road upgrade paved the way for educational fun during their recent visit to a local kinder. Members from the team...

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Whittlesea United keen for new challenge

It’s the beginning of a new era for Whittlesea United as it makes the step into the Victorian Premier League for the first time. After...