‘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...
Protesters shut down Epping kangaroo cull
Animal activists have vowed to keep watch over kangaroos living near the Melbourne Market in Epping after 22 kangaroos were killed in a recent...
New health project aims to keep the doctor at bay
A new intervention project aimed at keeping people with chronic health conditions out of hospital has been launched in Whittlesea.
The CarePoint project, which will...
Interface councils cranky as cash dries up
Melbourne’s interface councils are calling on the state government to increase the amount of money available in its Growing Suburbs Fund to help them build critical...
Polluted water pumped from creek after Coolaroo fire
Millions of litres of contaminated water have been pumped out of Merlynston Creek following a fire at a Coolaroo recycling plant seven weeks ago.
Melbourne...
Epping North residents ready to fight for rail link
Epping North and Wollert residents are calling on the state government to extend the train line to Wollert within 10 years.
The Auroa Community Association...
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Epping Road closures to impact drivers
Drivers in Melbourne’s north should prepare for delays as overnight road closures take place on Epping Road on Thursday, March 20.
The closures are part...
