Bid to bring 10,000 jobs to Whittlesea in five years
Whittlesea council is on a mission to attract 10,000 new jobs to the municipality over the next five years.
The bold vision is part of...
New cops pledged for Whittlesea police station
Two new police officers will be added to Whittlesea police station in a bid to address community safety concerns.
The Police Association has been told...
Craigieburn Junction to create hundreds of jobs
Craigieburn Junction, which is being built at 420 Craigieburn Road by the Oreana Property Group, will feature large-format retailers and fast food restaurants.
Development general...
Good luck shines on Mooncake Festival
One of the biggest festivals on the Chinese calendar is set to be celebrated in Whittlesea next month.
The Mooncake or mid-autumn festival is the...
Whittlesea school stepping up for Steptember
Two students at Diamond Valley Special Development School are proving to be an inspiration to teachers and staff at the school’s Whittlesea campus.
The students,...
‘Horror’ run just a normal day for Whittlesea commuters
Whittlesea residents took to social media last Thursday to share their nightmare commutes and call for more investment in roads and public transport.
The National...
Countback for Whittlesea council vacancy
A countback will be held next month to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea council following the death of Cr John Butler.
The north ward councillor...
Police investigating brawl at South Morang Football Club after grand final loss
Police are investigating a brawl at the South Morang Football Club on Saturday night following the club’s Northern Football League division three grand final...
Whittlesea councillor John Butler dies after an illness
Whittlesea councillors and staff are paying tribute to Cr John Butler following his death yesterday after an illness.
In a statement, mayor Ricky Kirkham said...
A sad day for senior citizen
A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system.
Norma...
Breakthrough technology bosts fight against cancer
Care for seriously ill patients has stepped up a notch at Footscray Hospital via new technology, the first of its kind in Victoria.
The new...
Pups on patrol for vets
Melton pound pups could get their second chance at life working as therapy dogs for veterans in the west thanks to the Young Diggers...
Tasty times in Eynesbury
Lovers of the finer things in life are being invited to feast on the west’s best produce at Eynesbury Homestead later this month.
The historic...
Crime fear over Whittlesea station police cuts
Whittlesea police station will have the staffing levels of a “tucked away country outpost” if a forecast reduction in officers goes ahead, according to...
Bonnie Hanlon and Shay Downer’s art on show
The creations of two Sunbury artists – also winners of Hume council’s 2016 Arts Awards – are on show in Craigieburn.
Exhibitions by Bonnie Hanlon...