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What’s on in Whittlesea, Hume in August

Science week Celebrate science week with fun and colourful science experiments at the Thomastown library on Thursday, August 16, 4-5pm. At 52 Main Street. Bookings...

What’s on in the north

Lost crafts Crafts from bygone eras, including drop spindle spinning, lace making and weaving, will be demonstrated at the Nanna’s Home Basics lost craft event...

Meet Craigieburn Salvation Army captain Peter Brookshaw

Peter Brookshaw has been the captain of the Craigieburn Salvation Army for close to six years.   What’s your connection to Craigieburn? My family has lived in...

What’s on in the north

Scartree visit Join Wurundjeri elder Ian Hunter for a visit to the Keelbundoora Scar Tree on Thursday, July 12, 10am-1pm. Ian will lead a traditional...

What’s on in the north

Screen printing Learn the ins and outs of screen printing at Thomastown library’s makers space on Friday, June 29, from 11am-1pm. All materials provided. At...

Meet Lost Mernda founder Neil Johnson

Neil Johnson is a descendant of Mernda pioneer Moses Thomas. He is so passionate about local history he started the Lost  Mernda Facebook page.   What’s your...

Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

MEGAN HUSTWAITE, JOURNALIST, PRESENTER, BROADCASTER, MEGANHUSTWAITEMEDIA.COM   FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? MH: Solid. Always expanding my repertoire (rotation probably the better word for it!) but...

Northern community calendar, June 12, 2018

Toy and clothing swap Don’t send your toys and kids clothing to landfill – take them to Whittlesea library’s toys and clothing swap on Thursday,...

Meet Doreen RSL president Wes Wridgway

Wes Wridgway has lived in Doreen for 13 years and is the president of the new Doreen RSL sub-branch.   What is your connection to Doreen? I...

All you need to know about the World Cup

Star Weekly’s Football MadNation is here with all you need to know about the World Cup.

My Place: Doreen Scout leader Malcolm Noyle

Malcolm Noyle has been the leader of the 1st Doreen Scout Group for the past two years and is passionate about improving youth services...

Northern community calendar May 29, 2018

  Environment Day Celebrate World Environment Day on Sunday, June 3, with a kid’s eco explorer day at Cantera Park, corner Sunstone Boulevard and Cantera Avenue....

Northern community calendar, May 8, 2018

Women’s tennis night West Lalor Tennis Club is hosting a come and try tennis night as part of VicHealth’s This Girl Can promotion. Women will...

Northern community calendar, May 1, 2018

Lalor Lego project Use your mathematical and engineering skills to help construct a scale replica of Lalor library in Lego for permanent display in the...

Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

PETER “ZOOMER” MORRIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, RAPID TV

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Heavy horses for courses

The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival is returning to Werribee South on January 18-19. More than your typical equestrian escapade, the public will be...

Study hub announced