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My Roxburgh Park: Upul Chandana

Upul Chandana is proud to live in Roxburgh Park.   What’s your connection to Hume, and how long have you lived in the area? I have lived...

Northern community calendar, April 24, 2018

Bush explorers Children can explore nature, go on a scavenger hunt and dig for worms at a bush explorers event at Woodland Waters Reserve, Waterview...

Northern community calendar, April 10, 2018

Animal encounter Get up close with native reptiles and birds at Mill Park library on Thursday, April 12. Aussie Wildlife Displays will be visiting the...

Northern community calendar, March 27, 2018

Pirate party Join in the pirate party at Craigieburn library on Wednesday, April 11, 2-3.30pm. There will be pirate stories, songs and craft activities, as...

Northern community calendar, March 20, 2018

Easter egg hunt Join Whittlesea council’s conservation management team for a bush-themed Easter egg hunt at Quarry Hills Park on Sunday, March 25, 9-11am. At...

Northern community calendar, March 6, 2018

 Community day Epping Bunnings is holding a community fun day on Saturday, March 17, 10am-noon. Featuring family-friendly activities, including face painting, giant bubble blowing and...

Kevin O’Callaghan has called Craigieburn home for 40 years

Kevin O’Callaghan has lived in Craigieburn for 40 years, helping to start the suburb’s SES unit and to raise money for the war memorial.   How...

Gig guide

Smokehouse 101 Friday nights Local band The Alleged Associates Trio features Footscray soul princess Zerafina Zara and regular guests. From 7pm, free. 101 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong   Club Altona Sunday,...

Community calendar

Market day The Altona Lions Cherry Lake market is on the first Sunday of the month. The next one, on March 4, will have stalls,...

MY PLACE: Rick Byers

Rick Byers has been volunteering in Attwood and Westmeadows for more than 25 years. He was recently named as joint citizen of the year...

MY PLACE: Chris Maries

Doreen CFA captain Chris Maries enjoys volunteering with the brigade and meeting people with community spirit. He speaks with Laura Michell. How long have you lived...

Northern community calendar, January 30, 2018

Book sale Peruse thousands of pre-loved books at Craigieburn library’s book sale on Saturday, February 3, 10am-1pm. Take home a bag of books for a...

My Whittlesea: Mernda parkrun founder Amanda Radovic

Amanda Radovic helped launch Mernda Parkrun last June, giving the communities of Mernda and Doreen a chance to meet their neighbours while exercising.   How long...

Northern community calendar, January 23, 2018

Book groups Expand your reading horizons by joining one of Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s book groups. The true crime group meets at Mill Park library...

My Whittlesea: Lalor community garden president Steve Allport

Peter Lalor community garden president Steve Allport believes it is important to volunteer in the community.   What’s your connection to Whittlesea? I have lived in Lalor...

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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