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Violinist on the rise

When Nyssa Sanguansri was three years old, she saw a television cartoon of Bugs Bunny playing the violin. That inspired her to ask her parents...

Sunbury businesses fuel loyalty

Sunbury businesses are uniting in a campaign to encourage residents to go local. Several shops have jumped on board a co-operative fuel discount program that...

MY BRIMBANK

What’s your connection to Brimbank?   I was born here and have been living in the area since. I’m currently living in Cairnlea.   What do you like...

Malmsbury: Staff living in fear of inmates

By Benjamin Preiss/The Age Youth detention centre staff are refusing to report assaults against them to police because they fear revenge attacks from inmates, Victoria’s...

Sunbury is raising the bar for men’s health

Sunbury is working to raise the bar for men’s health. A free tradie breakfast, part of Australia’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18), will be held...

Lamb raisesthe baaa

Saturday is not your average lamb – she trots around thanks to a cart, sleeps in a “race car” and receives care on call. Or...

Sweet decision for ex- auto workers

Some of Australia’s most iconic confectionery will soon be manufactured by former automotive workers. Broadmeadows’ Prydes Confectionery, whose popular products include hard jubes, retro and...

Broadmeadows Town Hall floor transformed into art

The floor of Broadmeadows town hall has been cut up in the name of art. Artist Robbie Rowlands recently cut into the floor of the...
Josie Minniti

Dinner dance to help cancer services at Northern Health

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and help raise money for cancer services at Northern Health. The Josie Minniti Fun Group is hosting...

Whittlesea teen Dante Sofa takes some poetic licence

For 15-year-old Dante Sofa, writing and performing poetry is therapeutic. The Whittlesea resident has been putting his emotions and life experiences down on paper since...

Wait for Broadmeadows Health Service revamp almost over

More Northern Health patients will be able to receive treatment close to home, with a $17.3 million upgrade of the Broadmeadows Health Service nearing...

MP pushes for Edgars Road extension

Pressure is mounting on Whittlesea council to extend Edgars Road beyond Cooper Street to O’Herns Road as soon as possible, amid concerns the connection...

Regional shopping hub planned for Merrifield

Northern suburbs residents keen on retail therapy will soon be spoilt for choice, with a regional shopping centre set to open its doors in...

Craigieburn train line in peak upgrade

Two extra services will be added to the Craigieburn rail line each week day from August in a bid to ease overcrowding. The extra services...

St Monica’s College students to star in Mary Poppins

Students from St Monica’s College will step back in time to the turn of the 20th century next month, when they take to the...

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Crafty school holiday fun

The NGV Kids on Tour program made a stop in Gladstone Park and Lalor this week, where children took part in some creative school...