Lifestyle
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Thomastown family business recognised at Australian Food Awards
A small family business at Thomastown has become hot property after picking up four gold medals at the Australian Food Awards. The awards, run by…
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Reversal of fortunes for The Substation arts venue at Newport
The Substation arts venue at Newport has been awarded $300,000 over four years from the state government through Creative Victoria. It’s a reversal of fortunes…
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Ilim College students, police and Indigenous Australian join forces to create mosaic
Students at Ilim College are hoping a mosaic they created with the help of the Aboriginal community and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will promote…
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Space-themed park planned for Craigieburn
A new park under construction at Craigieburn will have children dreaming of infinity … and beyond. Stockland has unveiled plans for an outer-space-themed park at…
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Former Hollywood screenwriter to lead First Impressions youth theatre group
Screenwriter Paul Kooperman has swapped the glitz and glamour of the silver screen to come to Epping, signing on as artistic director for a local…
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Double Torque: Rod and Sheryl Easdown test drive Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d It costs: $76,730 It has: A 150-kilowatt 2.1 litre four-cylinder turbo diesel with a 9-speed auto We got: 8.8 litres per 100…
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Ato Sam is on a mission to introduce people Ghana’s culture
Ato Sam is on a mission to introduce as many people as possible to the culture of his homeland Ghana. Mr Sam, who lives in…
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South Morang grandmother manages diabetes with diet and exercise
Fania Nicolaidis has been living with diabetes for 56 years. The South Morang grandmother was diagnosed with type one diabetes in 1959, at 19 years…
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Chester Vega’s drawings to be displayed at Craigieburn’s Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery
For Chester Vega, drawing has become the most effective way of dealing with his emotions. Whenever he feels a strong sense of sadness or rage,…
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Josef Hanna makes a name for himself in the music world
Roxburgh Park’s Josef Hanna might be only 19 years old, but that hasn’t stopped him making a name for himself in the music world. Mr…
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Double Torque: Rod and Sheryl Easdown test drive Kia Rio SLI
Kia Rio SLI BY THE NUMBERS It costs: $26,513 It has: A 103-kilowatt turbocharged 1.6-litre with a six-speed auto. We got: 11 litres per…
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Victoria University Secondary College: Inspiring students to play their part in creating the future
Inspiring students to play their part in creating the future, Victoria University Secondary College helps students achieve success, respect themselves and others and strengthen community…













