My Place: Dorothy Hodgson
Dorothy Hodgson and her first husband Geoffrey Thompson were among the first residents of Lalor. Ms Hodgson still lives in the house they moved...
My Place: Inspector Anthony Brown
Hume’s new Inspector Anthony Brown talks to Alexandra Laskie about joining the police force as a 19-year-old in 1987, growing up in Melbourne’s west...
My Place: Christine Stow
First-time author Christine Stow juggles life as Whittlesea councillor with being a full-time carer for her teenage daughter, Imyjen, who has a rare muscular disorder....
My Wyndham: Louise Thompson
If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when...
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Australia Day’s X factor
Get your dancing shoes ready for Whittlesea council’s Australia Day celebrations. The day will feature live music, including a performance by...
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Gamers welcome
Challenge the best at a free Magic: The Gathering gamers’ tournament at Sunbury library on January 20 from noon until 4pm. Create a...
Mill Park dancer off to the US
A gruelling seven-hour audition in May for an international talent agency proved game- changing for dancer Daniel Camilleri.
The 22-year-old from Mill Park was one...
Arts takes Jenny to happy places
It’s been a long time between exhibitions for artist Jenny Prabhu. The 77-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident unveiled a mix of local landscapes and portraits...
Emmanuel’s in transit to new groove
Emmanuel Opare-Addo first played percussion as an 11-year-old.
His passion for music was quickly ignited and within a few years he was also singing, dancing...
Community Calendar
Health and wellbeing expo
Highlands Retirement Village is holding its first health and wellbeing expo on Wednesday, July 29, 9.30am-3.30pm, with more than 25 exhibitors...
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‘Dark day for democracy’: Aidan McLindon
Whittlesea’s suspended mayor and councillor, Aidan McLindon, has issued a scathing text message to the media this afternoon, vowing to address what he described...
