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...