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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.   What...

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.   What suburb do you live...

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...

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‘Not guilty’: teacher’s accused killer fast-tracks case

A man accused of killing a teacher and dumping her body in a wheelie bin has pleaded not guilty as he elected to fast-track...