Hotel bid to join pokie venues in Whittlesea
An extra 20 gaming machines will be activated in Whittlesea if the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approves the application of South...
Hume council to spend record $74 million on capital works
Hume council will spend a record $74 million on capital works this year, as it seeks to deliver essential community infrastructure as soon as...
North continues to be plagued by high unemployment rate
Pockets of Hume, including Broadmeadows, continue to be plagued by unemployment, despite a drop in the overall jobless rate in the city and across...
First concept images for Mernda police station released
The first concept designs for Mernda’s new police station have been released by the state government.
The $15 million police station will be built on...
Iconic Australian brand Tontine backs its locals
Campbellfield company Tontine is celebrating its 60th year of Australian manufacturing, making it one of the last businesses to continue local production.
The iconic Australian...
Students gain from volunteer experiences
One of the strongest philosophies behind social justice in schools is, undoubtedly, volunteering. Many schools have adopted programs that allow students to volunteer time...
Whittlesea Council refused access to key rail report
Whittlesea Council claims it was refused access to a key report on the Mernda rail extension, which led to a decision to elevate sections...
CCTV cameras could be safe option in high crime areas
CCTV cameras could be installed in high crime areas across Whittlesea after councillors backed a proposal to develop a CCTV policy.
Cr Ricky Kirkham raised...
Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub
A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located...
Man remanded over Dallas death
A 34-year-old Broadmeadows man has been remanded into custody following the discovery of a woman’s body in Dallas last month and the assault of...
Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity
The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity.
Pieces from Footscray designer Iva...
Northern suburbs voters return incumbent Labor MPs
Voters in the northern suburbs appear to have returned incumbent Labor MPs Rob Mitchell, Andrew Giles and Maria Vamvakinou in the 2016 federal election.
While...
Search for missing Taylors Lakes business owner enters fifth day
The daughter of a missing Taylors Lakes business owner has made an emotional plea for help to find her mother.
Karen Ristevski, 47, who owns...
Craigieburn man arrested as part of shooting investigation
A Craigieburn man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a shooting at a Victoria Police impound yard earlier this week.
Police from Taskforce...
Identity of body found in Dallas still unknown
Police have set up an information caravan in Dallas in a bid to identify a woman who was found dead at the tennis club...
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of...
