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Warning against risky behaviour at level crossing

Passengers are urged to be vigilant around Donnybrook Station following a rise in illegal and dangerous behaviour. V/Line’s executive director safety, sustainability and risk Josef...

Drilling in for funding

Hammering away at the possibility of expanding its facility, the Whittlesea Men’s Shed is pushing to receive thousands of dollars in funding for the...

Teen charged over crime spree in north-west

Police have charged a 17-year-old following multiple alleged aggravated burglaries and theft of motor vehicles in Melbourne’s north-west. Police will allege the teen gained access...

Plane spotting is no light breeze

Aircraft spotting has become a fun pastime for many. Gerald Lynch speaks with an aviation fanatic of what all the buzz is about. In the...

Breakfast and Beveridge

This week, the opportunity to be inspired with a side of breakfast presents itself at the Overnewton Castle in Keilor. From 7am to 9am, on...

EnviroFest makes a comeback this Saturday

Whittlesea council's free nature-based event is returning this Saturday with a jam-packed schedule featuring exciting activities, a live butterfly display, and a wildlife show...

Additional lanes opened on Mickleham Road

Motorists travelling on Mickleham Road towards Somerton Road or Dellamore Boulevard will benefit from a key upgrade – with two additional lanes opened for...

Motorcyclist apprehended in Dallas

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he was spotted performing a mono on a trail bike later found to be stolen. Brimbank Highway Patrol...

New measures to reduce gambling harm

New reforms introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week will give patrons more control over how much they spend, reducing gambling harm according...

New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime

The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into Parliament that...

School Saving Bonus announced

The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living. Premier Jacinta...

Northern Health appoints new chief

Northern Health’s interim chief executive Debra Bourne is set to step into the role permanently. Ms Bourne will take on the role from Siva...

Bridge Inn Road works wrap up with a celebration

The team behind the Bridge Inn Road Upgrade hosted a free thank-you event for the community following the project’s recent early completion of major...

Festival of languages

The many and varied languages of Melbourne’s west will be celebrated at the annual Language In Community Festival next month. Held at Footscray’s Seelaf Square...

Fatal e-scooter collision

A 12-year-old Mill Park boy has died in hospital following a collision on November 20. It’s believed a car and an e-scooter collided at...

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Stay covid safe this summer

Victorians, including those in Brimbank, are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 this summer, as COVID infections...