Debate over location for new Mernda line station
A series of public forums and surveys has found diverging views on where to locate a new station when the rail line is extended...
New VCAL trade classroom opens in Epping
Students at an Epping school can now make use of a new trades training workshop designed especially to cover VCAL subjects.
St Monica’s College opened...
‘Hume says no to family violence’ writ large
Emblazoned across a hilly slope behind the Broadmeadows Sporting Club is a black and white sign that reads: “Hume says no to violence”.
Hume council...
Somerton fire site subject of legal action
An abandoned Somerton tip formerly run by a company being prosecuted by Hume council was hit by fire on Friday, requiring 35 CFA and...
Street art disposal angers residents
Hume council has defended its decision to throw out brightly painted concrete bollards as part of major upgrades to Sunbury’s O’Shanassy Street.
A number of...
Mernda police station site confirmed
The state government has announced it will build a new police station in Mernda on the corner of Bridge Inn Road and Pimpinella Pass.
A...
Mural created by Whittlesea’s Gunditjmara youth
Indigenous students at Whittlesea Secondary College have brought to life a bland wall at Whittlesea showgrounds.
Using aerosols, paint pens and acrylic paint, the students...
Spend a penny for World Toilet Day
It’s hard to imagine life without a toilet, but billions of people around the world don’t have access to this basic necessity of modern...
New school buses for Doreen students
New school bus services will run from Doreen to Diamond Valley and St Helena secondary colleges from late January next year.
Yan Yean MP Danielle...
Meter thefts leave Craigieburn facilities dry
Six water meters were stolen across Craigieburn last Thursday night temporarily affecting the water supply for a primary school, childcare centre, sports clubs and...
Costco stalls on Epping site
A $35 million superstore development in Epping looks to have been shelved.
US retailer Costco was given council approval to build a discount supermarket, service...
Outer-north property market white hot
New housing estates in Whittlesea and Hume are among the most sought after in the state.
The latest National Land Survey Program report, for the...
Craigeburn students on route to responsible driving
Craigieburn will receive 160 well-informed learner drivers from Mt Ridley College onto its roads this year.
The year 10 students spent the better part of...
More northern businesses benefit from ‘Ford fund’
Another $4 million has been awarded to northern suburbs manufacturing businesses from a fund dedicated to reviving Melbourne’s automotive heartland.
The funds are expected to deliver...
Schools need more support for homeless students
Homelessness among children is growing and primary schools in disadvantaged areas are bearing the brunt of the burden.
A report published last week found that...
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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...
