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Mernda man arrested following anti-lockdown protest

A 33-year-old Mernda man was one of two people arrested following an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne's CBD on Saturday. The man was arrested outside Flinders...

On the road to recycling recovery

An Epping road will become the first in Victoria to be repaired using glass collected from kerbside recycling bins, according to Whittlesea council. The base...

Mickleham Road budget win

The duplication of Mickleham Road is a step closer after the state government allocated $14.851 million in the 2021-22 budget for early works on...

Broadmeadows train station operational after fire

The cause of a fire at Broadmeadows railway station remains unknown. Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters attended the scene about 4.12pm on Thursday, June 3, and...

Kids help fight MND

A simple question from a child has sparked a fundraising campaign at a Mernda child care centre. Maples Early Learning Centre is raising money for...

Thumbs up for school cash splash

Five new schools will be built in Whittlesea and Hume and the next stage of Craigieburn's Elevation Secondary College will go ahead, following a...

Sikh community digs deep for India

Melbourne's Sikh community has rallied to raise more than $15,000 for oxygen-making equipment and food for communities in India. The Craigieburn-based Australian Sikh Support began...

Council joins green alliance

Whittlesea has joined 45 other Victorian councils to launch an emissions reduction project. The council is part of the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a partnership...

Bus route 357 labelled tier 1 COVID exposure

Bus route 357 has been identified as a tier one COVID exposure site across multiple dates and times. Exposure times include: Monday, May 24 between...

Salvos need help to meet demand

Hume and Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to dip deep for this year’s Red Shield Appeal. The Craigieburn and Whittlesea City Salvos have launched a...

Bringing jobs for the future to Broadmeadows

Work is under way to transform the former Ford plant at Broadmeadows into a $500 million industrial hub. Developer Pelligra and real estate fund manager...

Craigieburn Central identified as exposure site

Update: Craigieburn Central is closed following the identification of the site as a tier two COVID-19 exposure site. A positive case attended the venue on...

Metro Melbourne lockdown extended

Metropolitan Melbourne will be in lockdown for another seven days. The five reasons to leave home will remain in place; shopping for essential items, authorised...

Help bring some warmth to others

As the weather becomes colder, Uniting Vic.Tas is calling on residents in the northern and western suburbs to help out those most in need. The...

Awaken the senses

A sensory-experience play space is under construction at Thomastown's Carrington Children's Centre. The centre is home to a number of playgroups for children with diverse...

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Dietitian’s simple lunchbox advice

Making school lunchboxes is a task loathed by many parents. Deciding what food to send a child to school with can also be confusing....