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ALP pledges $2 million to Sunbury learning centre

Plans for a high-tech global learning centre (GLC) in Sunbury have been given a major lift, with deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek and McEwen...

Mernda man charged after pram hit and run

A Mernda man has been charged following an alleged hit and run collision which injured a toddler in a pram at Craigieburn last week. The collision...

Man charged after double-fatal crash at Attwood

An Attwood man has been charged following a crash in Attwood on Sunday night that killed two women. Bozica Nikolic, 57, and her best friend,...

Woman sees mother die in crash at Attwood

The daughter of one of the women killed in a tragic accident in Attwood on Sunday night has paid tribute to her mum. Posting on...

Hume council rejects Struggle Street

A bid to film the second season of controversial reality television program Struggle Street in Broadmeadows has been rejected by Hume council, with mayor...

Kalkallo fire brigade turns 50

CFA volunteers from across the northern suburbs gathered at Kalkallo last weekend to celebrate the local fire brigade’s 50th anniversary. Land owners keen to protect...

St Monica’s pupils gain an instinct for art

Students at Epping’s St Monica’s College are taking a closer look at nature as they begin creating a unique artwork to be displayed at...

Cuts could see $1000 spike in kinder fees

Families in Hume could be asked to pay an extra $1000 each year for their child to attend kindergarten if federal funding for kindergartens...

Northern suburbs blitz ‘disrupts’ crime

Fifty-four people were arrested during a two-day police blitz across Whittlesea and Darebin. As part of Operation Influx, police increased their presence across the two...

Call to cut pokies numbers in Whittlesea

A Whittlesea taskforce set up to target problem gambling in the municipality has called for a reduction in the number of gaming machines allowed...

New retail mecca for northern suburbs

Craigieburn is set to become a ‘one-stop shop’ for all things retail, with plans under way for a large lifestyle centre opposite Craigieburn Central. A...

Mernda rails against sky rail

Mernda residents remain hopeful the companies vying to build the town’s new rail extension will consider laying the tracks at or below ground level. This...

Engineering career off to a flying start

Mill Park’s Alison Herbert is a step closer to realising her dream of joining the Royal Australian Air Force after spending a week at...

Future hot shots hit the court

Australian Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik took to the court at Thomastown’s St Luke’s Tennis Club last week for a lesson with a budding...

Mural transforms Broadmeadows eyesore

A Broadmeadows wall that is regularly targeted by vandals will be transformed by local youths. The wall on the corner of Freda and Widford streets...

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New coach for Tulla

Tullamarine has appointed Devin Ratnasinghe as coach for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association season. The Demons announced on Monday that Ratnasinghe would take over...