Mernda police station staffing concerns
The Police Association is concerned officers will be redeployed from “struggling” stations to staff the new 24-hour station at Mernda.
The $15 million police station...
Family financial uncertainty in spotlight
Families living in Whittlesea are being urged to take part in an Australian-first study that looks at how they manage financial uncertainty.
The Brotherhood of...
Battle-ready for stadium stomp
Craigieburn’s Orietta and Chez Spalato want to make a difference to children with leukaemia.
This is the fourth year they have taken part in events...
Fine evaders caught in Sheriff blitz
A sheriff’s blitz in Lalor has caught 52 people with more than 400 outstanding warrants.
The June 2 operation was run in High Street, Lalor,...
Calls to ‘light’ dangerous Whittlesea intersection
The council last week voted to ask VicRoads to install lights at the intersection of Wallan and Plenty roads and Laurel and Macmeikan streets,...
Honour for Epping cancer charity queen
Josie Minniti has spent the past 18 years trying to make a difference to the lives of cancer patients at the Northern and Austin...
Mernda rail disability access criticised
Whittlesea council and disability advocates are accusing the Level Crossing Removal Authority of compromising the safety of commuters with disabilities by failing to include...
Push for road duplications after spike in traffic
Thousands more vehicles have started using sections of Craigieburn, Somerton and Mickleham roads in the past year, latest Hume council traffic counts reveal.
The council...
Refugees welcomed to Whittlesea with open arms
Feeling safe is Awni Alghareeb’s favourite thing about living in Australia.
The Mill Park pensioner has called Australia home for almost three years, after fleeing...
ALP pledges $2 million to Sunbury learning centre
Plans for a high-tech global learning centre (GLC) in Sunbury have been given a major lift, with deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek and McEwen...
Mernda man charged after pram hit and run
A Mernda man has been charged following an alleged hit and run collision which injured a toddler in a pram at Craigieburn last week.
The collision...
Man charged after double-fatal crash at Attwood
An Attwood man has been charged following a crash in Attwood on Sunday night that killed two women.
Bozica Nikolic, 57, and her best friend,...
Woman sees mother die in crash at Attwood
The daughter of one of the women killed in a tragic accident in Attwood on Sunday night has paid tribute to her mum.
Posting on...
Hume council rejects Struggle Street
A bid to film the second season of controversial reality television program Struggle Street in Broadmeadows has been rejected by Hume council, with mayor...
Kalkallo fire brigade turns 50
CFA volunteers from across the northern suburbs gathered at Kalkallo last weekend to celebrate the local fire brigade’s 50th anniversary.
Land owners keen to protect...
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Bundoora road worst in nation for crashes
Plenty Road in Bundoora has the dishonourable title of being named Australia's top crash hotspot over the past decade, a new report have revealed.
Insurer...
