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Mayor demands CEO, monitors stand down in fiery address

Embattled mayor Aidan McLindon has called for Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd and two council monitors to immediately step down, accusing them of enforcing...

Fires spark recycling warning

Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd has urged residents to keep batteries, gas bottles, and e- waste out of household bins after two recent fires...

Social media ‘attacks’ spark complaint

Whittlesea councillors frustrated by “personal attacks” and “misinformation” on social media will lodge a complaint to the nation's e-safety commissioner. Ten of the city’s councillors...

Builder faces criminal charges, $1M in fines

Building company Buildqa Pty Ltd and its sole officer, Nicholas Artusa, are facing criminal charges and nearly $1 million in fines after allegedly carrying...

Major Collision Investigation Unit probes Craigieburn crash

Detectives are investigating a two-vehicle collision in Craigieburn that left one man with life-threatening injuries. Police believe a sedan was travelling along the Hume Highway...

Whittlesea salutes citizen of the year

Dr Sarvesh Soni has always believed in giving back to the community. It’s a principle instilled in him from a young age, and one...

Virtual attendance requests force Whittlesea meeting online

Ten Whittlesea councillors have requested to attend tonight’s council meeting virtually, prompting council to move the meeting online. The decision means Whittlesea residents will be...

Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

NWMCA It was a tough day for Westmeadows two women’s sides who both fell short in North West Metropolitan Cricket Association grand finals. Continuing...

Whittlesea gets second win

Whittlesea United is back on the winners list in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition with its most dominant performance of the season so...

Mernda locks in late recruits

An already strong Mernda line up has received a couple of late boosts with two key signings weeks out from the Northern Football League...

Panthers on top

A late explosion with the bat has the Merrifield Panthers in prime position to claim its first North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe...

Work for Bulls

Bundoora will need to bat well to claim the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield after some lapses on day one proved costly. The Bulls,...

Kookas on top

Rivergum has put itself in the prime position to claim its first Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield title. Despite the heat on Saturday, the...

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...

Encouraging more girls into alternative education

This International Women’s Day, the team at Global Village Learning (GVL) is reflecting on a challenge in alternative education — why is there often...

Downsizers drive demand at eco-friendly Beveridge community

The first release of sustainable homes in the latest land lease community in Beveridge is attracting strong interest from local downsizers looking for green,...

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...

Taskforce to strengthen maternity care

A taskforce will be set up to help improve maternity services across Victoria. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the taskforce would focus on ensuring hospitals...

Abortion care at Northern Health

For the past six years, the abortion service at Broadmeadows Hospital has been providing an essential service to the community. The service offers both...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

House fire in Meadow Heights brought under control

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews swiftly contained a house fire in Meadow Heights on Monday night, preventing further damage to the single-storey brick veneer...

Greenvale community mourns the loss of young player Ben Bachmann

The Greenvale Football Club community is in mourning following the tragic death of young footballer Ben Bachmann. The 16-year-old suffered a medical episode at training,...

Cyclists to ride in memory of former Whittlesea chief executive

Cyclists will hit the road later this month for the David Turnbull Memorial Bike Ride, honouring the late Whittlesea chief executive and his decades...

Magpies to swoop on new sports pavilion

Work has begun on a major upgrade to the pavilion at Lakeside Reserve in Roxburgh Park, aiming to improve facilities for players, officials, and...

Filling the mental gap

A Keilor man is one of the driving forces behind a new foundation aiming to fill the gaps in the provision of mental health...

Machetes to be banned in Vic

An Australian-first machete ban may be ineffective in stemming the tide of knife crime, with thugs likely to ignore it or turn to substitute...

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Whittlesea gets second win

Whittlesea United is back on the winners list in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition with its most dominant performance of the season so...