Grants boost for Whittlesea groups
A tapestry class aimed at bringing together Iranian women in Whittlesea is among 18 community projects to receive money in the latest round of...
Broadmeadows Hospital upgrade put to bed
A state-of-the-art expansion of the Broadmeadows Hospital has been completed, allowing more patients to have elective surgery close to home.
The $17.3 million redevelopment was...
Man arrested over alleged shootings in Roxburgh Park
A Craigieburn man has been arrested following alleged shootings in Roxburgh Park last month.
The man, 23, was arrested by Armed Crime Squad detectives about...
Learning leap looms for Wyndham
Talented weavers from the communities of Burma will showcase their skills as part of the Wyndham Learning Festival.
The festival, to be presented by the...
Motorcyclist dies in Yarraville after truck collision
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a truck in Yarraville on Tuesday morning.
Police investigators believe the motorcycle struck a parked truck whilst travelling...
Man dies after being struck by motorcycle in Footscray
A man has died after being struck by a motorcycle in Footscray early Monday morning.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision on Moore Street...
South Morang man charged over northern suburbs’ truck incidents
A South Morang man is facing 20 charges following a series of alleged incidents involving a flatbed truck in the northern suburbs on Wednesday...
My Place: Katrina Tyler
Yarraville artist Katrina Tyler creates wearable and sculptural pieces inspired by the industrial
landscape in and around Melbourne’s inner west. She speaks with Benjamin Millar.
What’s...
Push for state millions to fix Maribyrnong riverbank
The state government should chip in the $12.5 million needed to revitalise the Maribyrnong River to offset the impact of the proposed West Gate...
Broadmeadows’ man charged over alleged sports car ring
A Broadmeadows man will face court today as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged trafficking of high-end sports cars.
Vehicle Crime Squad detectives...
Laurimar Primary School pays tribute to Corporal Cameron Baird
The legacy of Corporal Cameron Baird will live on at Laurimar Primary School, with the Doreen school unveiling a memorial plaque commemorating his service...
Northern suburbs’ animal cruelty shame
The RSPCA received more than 600 calls about animal cruelty in Hume and Whittlesea in the 12 months to June.
The latest data from the...
Mernda mum Jessica Hay is running for a better life
Jessica Hay might not look like your average marathon runner but she is not letting that stop her from achieving her long-term goal of...
Community Festival moving to civic centre
The Whittlesea Community Festival has a new home, with councillors voting to move the event to the civic centre in South Morang from next...
Kyneton artist takes on the Young Archies
A young Kyneton artist has been recognised in a national youth art competition.
Ella Byass has been selected as one of 20 finalists from 2000...
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A cry for understanding
Behind the vibrant and resilient spirits of African communities, a hidden epidemic of trauma has taken its toll. Today a courageous young voice is...
