Christmas cookie gift jars
For a handmade Christmas gift that’s full of fun, try this cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia. It is a great present for teachers,...
Keep toy safe with Santa
Kidsafe Victoria has urged Whittlesea and Hume parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in this Christmas.
General...
Meet Community Meals Kitchen founder Alex Fabiani
Alex Fabiani runs the Infinity Church Community Meals Kitchen in South Morang, providing more than 100 meals a week to people in need. He...
Meet Lalor’s Matthew Ogders
Links Community Garden co-ordinator Matthew Odgers loves living in Lalor. He speaks with Laura Michell.
What’s your connection to Whittlesea?
I’ve lived in Lalor for the...
Meet Gladstone Park community campaigner Frank Rivoli
Long-term Gladstone Park resident Frank Rivoli was recently named Hume's resident of the month for July for his passionate campaigning on behalf of the...
Meet Nannas Makers Market organiser Elizabeth Bower
Elizabeth Bower helps organise the Nannas Makers Market in Mernda.
What’s your connection to the City of Whittlesea?
I have lived in Doreen/Mernda for about seven...
Meet Northern Health midwife Gary Lloyd
Midwives at The Northern Hospital were celebrated on May 5, with the health service marking International Day of the Midwife. Gary Lloyd is the...
Whittlesea and Hume community calendar
Comic con
Celebrate pop culture at Thomastown library's Comic Con on Saturday, May 18, 10am-5pm. There will be workshops, cosplay, stalls, video games and more....
Meet Whittlesea Citizen of the Year Gillian Borrack
Gillian Borrack is the founding member of the Friends of Westgarthtown and Whittlesea’s Citizen of the Year.
What’s your connection to the City of Whittlesea?
My connection...
Northern community calendar
Nanna’s Makers Market
Buy hand-made goods at the Nanna’s Makers Market at Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Road, Mernda, on Saturday, March 30, 10am-1pm. There...
What’s on in Whittlesea and Hume during March
Baby expo
Visit Whittlesea library’s baby and beyond expo on Friday, March 15, 10am-1pm at 57 Laurel Street, to learn more about local parenting support...
Northern community calendar
Painting a picture
Sunder Bhatia enjoyed art as child, but as the years went by the Craigieburn resident found he no longer had time to pursue...
Meet Epping CFA volunteer Liam Gallagher
Epping CFA volunteer Liam Gallagher, 21, was named Whittlesea’s Young Citizen of the Year.
What is your connection to the City of Whittlesea?
I have been a...
Meet Northern Health volunteer Bina Connolly
Bina Connolly has been a volunteer at The Northern Hospital for about 25 years, raising money for the hospital through the knitting guild.
What’s your...
Northern community calendar
Open day
Give tennis a try at St Luke’s Thomastown Tennis Club on Sunday, February 17, 10am-1pm at Thomastown East Reserve, Rowen Street. There will...
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
Decorate.
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