Run around the race track
Kyneton residents are invited to pull on their running shoes and set off around Kyneton racecourse on February 5 in support of a good...
Fruit nets more than bats can bear
A Greendale animal rescuer who’s recently saved three bats tangled in fruit tree netting is urging people to be more mindful of wildlife.
Naomi Carr,...
Footscray a firm favourite for Sally Quinn
Creating meaningful jobs and helping save the environment are all in a day’s work for Green Collect co-founder and proud Footscray local Sally Quinn.
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A tea with high purpose
Fancy a cuppa? Or some freshly baked goods?
Community Care World Mission will be hosting a high tea Christmas fundraiser for anyone wanting to taste...
Northern community calendar- December 6, 2016
Cake decorating
Join the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Wednesday, December 7, and pick up tips for...
Terry Hutton on the importance of shopping local in Whittlesea
As president of the Whittlesea Business Group, Workin' Clobber owner Terry Hutton is passionate about encouraging people to shop local.
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Funding windfall for growing suburbs
Whittlesea council has received another $5.1 million from the state government to help build six community projects.
The money, which was announced last week, is...
Whittlesea carols promise fun for all ages
Mill Park’s Redleap Reserve will come alive with the sounds of singing and Christmas cheer this Friday at Whittlesea council’s carols by candlelight.
A 57-member...
Gridlock ahead for Epping commuters
The drive from Epping to Melbourne’s CBD is predicted to take one hour and 45 minutes by 2046 unless urgent action can address Victoria’s...
Champions settle in
Greenvale’s Living Legends has added two more champions to its stable.
The historic homestead welcomed Buffering – one of Australia’s highest money-earners – and Tasmanian...
Whittlesea kids not playing ball
Whittlesea has one of the lowest rates of participation in sports in Victoria, new research reveals.
Only 11 per cent of residents take part in...
Defibrillators for four Whittlesea clubs
Life-saving defibrillators will be available at four Whittlesea sports clubs, thanks to the state government.
Whittlesea Horse and Pony Club, Mernda Dragons Rugby League Club,...
New ambulance station for Craigieburn to help improve response times
A new ambulance station will be built at Craigieburn as part of a state government move to reduce emergency response times.
The state-of-the-art station will...
Culture lessons swapped
Three teachers swapped their classrooms in Indonesia for Epping’s St Monica’s College last week.
The teachers were part of the Australia–Asia BRIDGE School Partnerships Project,...
North misses out on state government road funds
Melbourne’s outer north is missing in action from the state government’s multibillion-dollar roads upgrade package, which is meant to relieve congestion and reduce accidents...