Plans for Broadmeadows detention centre slammed
Hume council, residents and refugee advocates have slammed a federal government plan to reclassify a Broadmeadows immigration detention centre into a high-risk security facility.
Immigration...
Foodies zoom on Hume
Attention all foodies – get your smartphones out and start sharing photographs of your favourite places to eat around Hume.
The council wants locals and...
Lights go on for outer north’s SES action
The Whittlesea and Craigieburn SES units will no longer need to rely on surrounding SES groups for lights, thanks to a $39,000 grant from...
Sporting Whittlesea bans beer and junk food
Enjoying a beer and hot chips while watching soccer is a thing of the past for supporters of one Whittlesea club, with its committee...
Sweet delights at Pacific Epping foodies festival
Pacific Epping will be transformed into a sweet tooth’s haven during the Festival of Foodies this weekend.
The shopping centre will be taken over by...
Pupils outnumber school places in outer north
Melbourne’s outer north is facing an “alarming” shortage of secondary schools, education experts are warning.
An analysis of primary and high school enrolments across Melbourne...
St Monica’s College students lend a hand to help local charities
Charities working in Whittlesea have had a helping hand from year 12 students at St Monica’s College.
The Epping school hosted 10 charities, including Foodbank,...
Super suburb for Wollert
Whittlesea just keeps on growing.
The state government has unveiled plans for an extra 15,000 houses at Wollert, paving the way for another 42,000 people...
Thomastown home to one of Australia’s best cheeses
It’s official – Thomastown produces one of Australia’s best cheeses.
That’s Amore Cheese had its Diavoletti delicacy crowned champion flavoured cheese at the recent Australian...
Peak hour delays mar Craigieburn line trains
Peak hour punctuality on the Craigieburn line has fallen, with more than 10 per cent of trains running late in January.
Latest performance data from...
Police influx in Whittlesea
Police are out in force in Whittlesea today in an effort to reduce high-volume crimes.
Officers from Whittlesea, the Operations Response Unit, Transit Safety Division...
Heat’s on to save Melton kids
Paramedics were called out to 45 incidents of children being left in locked cars in Melton last year.
Ambulance Victoria has issued a stern warning...
Little libraries let loose
Bookworms rejoice – four “little libraries” have sprung up around Melton South to keep literature lovers satiated and entertained.
Readers are encouraged to “take a...
MY PLACE: Peter Ryan
What’s your connection to Macedon Ranges?
I live in Kyneton with my partner, Stephanie. We live in the home that has been in her family...
Costco on a roll at Epping
Construction of Epping’s long-awaited Costco store has finally begun.
Locals have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction of the discount supermarket, amid reports plans...
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Room joy finally for Tulla
After years of pain and out in the conditions, Tullamarine cricketers and footballers now have a new place to call home at Leo Dineen...
