Very Special Kids help soothe the pain for Zoe
For Doreen’s Zoe Fish, being able to spend time with other children who have lost a sibling is priceless.
Three years ago, Zoe’s older sister,...
Fire risk high at recycling plants
Future fires at waste and recycling plants could be difficult to manage, with the sector “ill-prepared and ill-equipped” to manage fire risks, according to...
Camp Road reopens to traffic
Motorists are able to drive along Camp Road once again following the removal of the level crossing, but train users are in for another...
Whittlesea, Hume councils among state’s most secretive
Whittlesea council has been revealed as one of Melbourne’s most secretive councils for the second year in a row, with more than one quarter...
My place: Pradeep Tiwari
Fresh from the success of his recent Festival of Lights, Pradeep Tiwari wants to bring some Christmas cheer to his beloved West Footscray. He speaks with...
Edgars Creek Secondary College principal named
The first principal of Edgars Creek Secondary College has been named – and she’s excited about both her new role and the school’s future.
Joanne Camozzato,...
Fire season launched in Whittlesea, Hume
Whittlesea and Hume residents are being warned about the risk of grassfires this summer as dry conditions increase the likelihood of fires.
Fire restrictions came...
Craigieburn crime spree spurs safety fears
Thieves kicked in doors to force their way into Craigieburn homes during a three-day crime spree recently.
Thirteen homes across the suburb were broken into...
Record entries for Whittlesea art exhibition
More than 120 artists have signed up for the annual Whittlesea art exhibition.
The exhibition showcases Whittlesea’s artistic community and includes paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures,...
Hume relay ready to roll
The countdown is on to next year’s Hume Relay for Life, with organisers hoping for a record turnout for the Cancer Council fundraiser.
The 2018...
Mernda rail takes toll on kangaroos
Whittlesea council is calling for more to be done to protect kangaroos displaced by the Mernda rail extension amid concerns too many are being...
Whittlesea safety forum to tackle youth, crime
Whittlesea police will hold a community safety forum next week to help address youth-related issues.
The forum will be part of the Community Safety Networks...
Thomastown cheese companies named as dairy award finalists
Thomastown is continuing to make a name for itself in the foodie world, with two cheese producers named as finalists in the Australian Grand...
Former Broadmeadows Primary School site earmarked for housing
The site of the former Broadmeadows Primary School is set to be sold for housing as part of a state government plan to build...
Craigieburn to host Carols by Candlelight
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Craigieburn.
Hume council is set to host its annual Carols by Candlelight at Craigieburn’s Anzac Park...
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Missing man’s remains found after murder charges laid
The remains of a man missing for almost a year have been found in Wildwood, months after a trio was charged in relation to...
