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Josie Mitzi loves introducing Craigieburn children to the library

Josie Mitzi has been introducing children to the wonders of Craigieburn library for more than 20 years.   How long have you lived in Craigieburn? I have...

Phillip Di Biase is proud to call Broadmeadows home

What suburb do you live in? I live in Broadmeadows, I have lived in the area my entire life.   What do you like about Broadmeadows? The first...

Northern community calendar, May 2, 2017

Celebrate your mum Share stories with your mum and make her a special gift at Craigieburn library's Mother's Day event on Thursday, May 11, 6.30-7.30pm....

Northern community calendar, April 18, 2017

Yarn yakka Join Lalor library's charity knitting group on Wednesday, April 26, 10am-noon, and create items for local, national and international charities. The group meets...

Dean Marando shares his love of Thomastown

Thomastown Neighbourhood House project officer Dean Marando is proud of Thomastown and its history.   What is your connection to Thomastown? My connection goes way back. I...

Northern community calendar, April 4, 2017

Easter egg hunt Forage through Thomastown library collecting clues at the annual Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 13, 1-2pm. Ages three and more. At...

Northern community calendar, March 21, 2017

A spectrum of fun Epping’s Reading Cinemas will turn down the volume, turn up the lights and ditch the ads in one of its movie...

Northern community calendar, March 7, 2017

Tibetan New Year Celebrate the Tibetan New Year at Yuroke's Tibetan Buddhist Society ion March 18 and 19. There will be meditation sessions, a blessing...

Northern community calendar, February 21, 2017

Beekeeping Head to Whittlesea library, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Saturday, February 25. from 11am-12.30pm to learn about beekeeping. Sue Zuber from the Beekeepers Club...

Epping’s Sian Compassi on Sprout Hub becoming part of the community

Sian Compassi is part of the the new at social enterprise cafe Sprout Hub Aurora, which is raising money for local community initiatives.   Where do...

Northern community calendar, February 14, 2017

Puppy storytime Bring your puppy or pet to storytime or read to a toy puppy at Whittlesea libreary, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Friday, February...

Creeds Farm’s Judy Stafford shares her passion for teaching

Judy Stafford has been a teacher for more than 40 years. Now, she is turning her attention to helping students with their homework.   What’s your...

South Morang’s Eleni Tsementzis on helping allergy sufferers

Ten years ago, Eleni Tsementzis was diagnosed with gluten, dairy and fructose intolerances, presenting her with a lifetime of dietary limitations. Three months ago she...

Northern community calendar February 7, 2017

Sensory play Pre-school children can have fun exploring different textures during Lalor library's sensory play morning in Thursday, February 9, 10-11am. The event, open to...

My Whittlesea: Epping’s Melissa Flentjar

Lalor Parkrun founder Melissa Flentjar credits the weekly community run with keeping her fit and healthy. What suburb do you live in and for how...

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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