Hume a weapons hub
By Samantha Walker
Hume is a hub for weapons and explosives offences, recording the most in the state, according to recently released Crime Statistics Agency...
Hume kids urged to book it in
Children in the City of Hume are being encouraged to join kids like Hannah (pictured) and lose themselves in a book – or 20 –...
Fines likely over Sydenham Road illegal dumping
Another two residents have been identified as illegal dumpers by Brimbank council in a Delahey street known as a hotspot for hoon behaviour and...
Federal government ups funding for ice treatment
A Mill Park woman, whose 28-year-old son has been a problematic drug user for 14 years, has welcomed the Federal Government's investment to tackle...
Award for Somerton workplace ‘life savers’
When Terry Thompson saw co-worker Ryan Buchanan slumped in the seat of his forklift, he knew something was amiss.
“He just stopped to drop a...
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New routes survey
Public Transport Victoria has released the proposed new bus routes for the South Morang, Doreen and...
Mernda’s historic Mayfield Farm left to rot
Descendants of one of Mernda’s pioneering families fear an historic Mayfield home is being left to rot as Woolworths stalls on plans for Mernda’s...
Berry Street appeals for gifts for foster kids
A not-for-profit organisation has put out a call for donations to ensure children in foster care receive a gift on Christmas Day.
Berry Street, Victoria’s...
Plenty Valley FM celebrates 25 years on air
Plenty Valley FM president Jeff Cullen said the station marked a quarter of a century of continuous broadcasting with a trip down memory lane.
“This...
Park named in honour of late CFA veteran
The third generation South Morang resident, and fire volunteer of 70 years, died in February, aged 83.
Last week, councillor Christine Stow moved a notice...
St Monica’s lollypop man Whittlesea’s best
Mark Stewart begins his working day with high-fives and handshakes.
The school crossing supervisor has spent the past eight years greeting St Monica’s College students,...
Melbourne’s north west to be the south east’s tip
Landfills in Melbourne’s north-west may have to absorb all the city’s waste within the next 10 years as tips in the south-east begin to...
Craigieburn man charged after detonating explosives in park
The bomb squad last week descended on the Craigieburn house of a man allegedly involved in setting off an explosive device in a public...
Call out for guide-dog puppy carers
Shelli Doidge was “at a loose end” when she decided to adopt her first puppy from Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA).
The Mill Park resident...
Christmas lights up Doreen
A Doreen street has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland.
Wes has decorated his Brookwood Avenue house with Christmas lights for the past 10 years...
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Cordova claims women’s division 3 best and fairest
South Morang’s Hailey Cordova made an instant impact when she stepped up into senior football for the first time.
After winning the Northern Football League...
