West Footscray warehouse plan scaled back
The developer behind a major warehouse development in West Footscray has reached a compromise on the project with residents.
Star Weekly last year reported that...
South Morang’s Samantha Dodemaide is off to see the wizard
For South Morang’s Samantha Dodemaide, slipping on ruby red slippers and following the yellow brick road has been a dream come true.
The up-and-coming musical...
Hume named as youth unemployment hot spot
Hume suburbs including Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park and Coolaroo, have been named as hot spots for youth unemployment in a new Brotherhood of St...
Whittlesea homeless centre for youth a step closer to reality
A crisis accommodation centre for homeless youth is a step closer in Whittlesea, with the council set to lease land to youth support service,...
VCAT says no to Kalkallo primary school
Plans for a primary school in the town of Kalkallo have been rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, amid concerns the application...
National adoption day to shine spotlight on greyhounds as pets
Craigieburn’s Ken Pang and Dean Robertson know the joy that an adopted greyhound can bring to your life.
They adopted their greyhound, Rocket, in 2015,...
Thumbs down for traffic, parking in Hume
Traffic and parking have been named as the most important issues for Hume residents.
The results of the council’s Community Survey 2017-18 reveal that more...
Postcards from Hume
Four of Hume’s top cafes and restaurants are set to shine in an upcoming episode of popular travel program, Postcards.
The Channel Nine program visited...
Craigieburn Art Group to showcase works at Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery
Some of Craigieburn’s best artists are putting their work on display at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery.
The Craigieburn Art Group is displaying the finest...
Veterans share stories at Whittlesea library
Vietnam veterans Ned Panuzzo and Roger Hurrey hope a new generation will learn about Australia’s time in the Vietnam War, when they speak at...
Gladstone Park Bowls trip boosts independence for Kangan students
A recent game of barefoot bowls at Gladstone Park Bowls Club has helped a group of Kangan Institute students to boost their independence.
The group...
‘Tightened’ meeting laws on the agenda for Whittlesea council
Whittlesea council is set to “tighten” its laws in a bid to ensure meetings run more smoothly.
The council is proposing a number of amendments...
E6 corridor named as a top priority for Victoria
Preserving land for the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road and E6 has been named as one of Victoria’s top infrastructure priorities by Infrastructure Australia.
The independent...
Backlash over Marymede station name change
The state government is facing a public backlash over its decision to change the name of Marymede station to Middle Gorge, with residents labelling...
Sunbury councillor Jack Medcraft suspended over racist remark
UPDATE
Cr Jack Medcraft has posted an apology on his personal Facebook page after being suspended from Hume council.
Cr Medcraft said he "sincerely" apologised for...
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Scott’s Australian chance
Hannah Scott’s rise through the softball ranks has been quicker than what she expected.
Scott made her Victorian senior debut as an 18-year-old and had...
