Ajani Wadood shares her passion for early childhood education
New YMCA Early Learning Centre Mernda manager, Ajani Wadood is passionate about early childhood education.
What is your connection to Mernda?
I am manager of...
Terry Hutton on the importance of shopping local in Whittlesea
As president of the Whittlesea Business Group, Workin' Clobber owner Terry Hutton is passionate about encouraging people to shop local.
What suburb do you live...
La Trobe University’s Ralph Newmark on leading Australia’s first centre for Latin America studies
How long have you worked at the Institute of Latin America Studies (ILAS)?
I have been the director since 2008, but prior to that I...
South Morang’s Gabby Montagnese on being named one of Australia’s 100 women of influence
What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there?
I live in South Morang and have been based there for seven...
Deepak Vinayak on living in Craigieburn’s multicultural community
What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there?
I live in Craigieburn with my wife, Monica, and two boys, Rajat...
Rob Saitta on being a part of the Epping community
Rob Saitta has been part of the Epping community and the local CFA for more than 20 years.
How long have you lived in the...
My Place: Attwood’s Marisa Debattista
What suburb do you live in?
I live in and was brought up in Attwood. I love this area.
What do you love about your community?...
My Place: Alicia Davenport’s Wollert
Alicia Davenport is the secretary of the Friends of Eucalypt Association, which connects residents of Wollert. The group is about to embark on its...
Mill Park resident on working to promote her Chinese heritage
For the past four years, Regina Mun Han Leung-Huning has worked to promote her Chinese heritage as part of Whittlesea Chinese Association.
She speaks with...
Anders Bengtsson on his role with Whittlesea SES
South Morang’s Anders Bengtsson enjoys lending a hand to those in need through his role as a volunteer with Whittlesea SES.
He spoke to Laura...
Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world.
How long...
My South Morang: Trevor Carroll is working to make a difference
Since moving to Victoria almost 20 years ago, Trevor Carroll has worked to make a difference to the lives of people with
disabilities and promoted...
My Place: Tom Joseph
Mernda’s Tom Joseph is passionate about his local community. As president of the Mernda and District Residents Association, he’s continually advocating for better infrastructure...
My Hume: Mahmut Eren
Dallas resident Mahmut Eren was recently named Hume council’s resident of the month for his work on radio station 3ZZZ and in the Turkish...
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Harvest swap
Take your excess seedlings, vegies, fruit, herbs or cuttings along to Craigieburn Library, 75-79 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, on Wednesday, May 18, from...
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Movember returns for another year
Movember is officially back for another year, with men across Australia getting involved.
Since 2003, Movember has become a symbol of solidarity and support for...
