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Stand-up night to bring laughs to Brimbank

From comedy big-wigs to lesser known talents packed with a spotlight-worthy sense of humour, seven comics will put together an extraordinary jest-fest at the...

Friendship cafe: connections and coffee

Loneliness and isolation have become growing concerns, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. To address this, Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TNH) established the Friendship Cafe,...

Whittlesea council updates election policy ahead of federal poll

Whittlesea council has updated its Election Period Policy to reinforce transparency and integrity for candidates ahead of the upcoming federal election. Endorsed at the March...

Doreen dirt jumps set to electrify-packed official launch

Dirt jump riders in Whittlesea are in for an adrenaline-filled experience as the Doreen Dirt Jumps track hosts its official launch event on Saturday,...

Council moves forward with Whittlesea public gardens plan

Whittlesea council has taken a major step towards delivering the next stage of the Whittlesea Public Gardens master-plan, with councillors voting to remove the...

Whittlesea youth council elects new leaders

Whittlesea’s Youth Council has elected 20-year-old Kaynat Virk as its new youth mayor and 18-year-old Emily Tricario as deputy youth mayor. Kaynat Virk , who...

Community mourns the loss of young player Ben Bachmann

The Greenvale Football Club community is in mourning following the tragic passing of young footballer Ben Bachmann. The 14-year-old suffered a medical episode at training,...

Carlton Football Club honours Ben Bachmann

In a touching tribute, the Carlton football club will play tonight’s AFL game against the Hawks in honour of 14-year-old Ben Bachmann who tragically...

Whittlesea brings the vibes, celebrating cultural diversity

Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre burst into colour, music, and culture on Wednesday, March 19, as Whittlesea marked Cultural Diversity Week with a...

Rollercoaster of rarer dementia

Little is known about a form of dementia that affects more than 100,000 Australians but researchers are looking to build knowledge on the debilitating...

Airport rail agreement signed

A steering committee will be set up to oversee the airport rail link, after Melbourne Airport and the state and federal governments signed a...

Detectives investigate $177k boat theft in Bundoora

Marine Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer worth $177,000 from a university campus in Bundoora earlier this month. Police...

Mayor demands CEO, monitors stand down in fiery address

Embattled mayor Aidan McLindon has called for Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd and two council monitors to immediately step down, accusing them of enforcing...

Fires spark recycling warning

Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd has urged residents to keep batteries, gas bottles, and e- waste out of household bins after two recent fires...

Social media ‘attacks’ spark complaint

Whittlesea councillors frustrated by “personal attacks” and “misinformation” on social media will lodge a complaint to the nation's e-safety commissioner. Ten of the city’s councillors...

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Company fined $90,000 over sexual harrassment

A painting company has been fined $90,000 after its manager insisted he and a worker get a hotel room and give each other massages. Oz...