Whittlesea: New mayor Ricky Kirkham sets out his stall
Whittlesea council’s new mayor, Ricky Kirkham, has vowed to tackle family violence and lobby for construction of a Hume Freeway and O’Herns Road interchange...
Epping: Greenbrook Community House a healing haven
Staff, volunteers and locals recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Greenbrook Community House, a second home for many Epping residents.
It’s here people can get...
Hume Residents Airport Action Group steps up runway battle
More than 100 residents opposed to a third runway at Melbourne Airport have voted in a committee dedicated to stopping the airport’s expansion.
The eight-member...
Whittlesea council joins in the fight against pokies
Whittlesea council has linked up with about 30 other local councils to fight for poker machine reform.
In the lead-up to the November 29 state...
Epping wholesale market plans for emergency
Emergency services conducted a mock disaster training exercise at the soon-to-be-completed Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in Epping yesterday.
The exercise, which also involved...
Epping: St Monica’s College student revved up for refugees
About a year ago, 17-year-old Rachael Davies, of Epping, decided to act on her pent-up frustration about the plight of asylum seekers and refugees.
So...
Broadmeadows: Man charged over assault on pregnant driver, police officer
UPDATE: A man has been charged with 28 offences following an attack on a pregnant woman and a police officer on Tuesday evening.
The 37-year-old...
Adem Atmaca takes charge as Hume’s new mayor
Meadows ward councillor Adem Atmaca was sworn in as Hume’s new mayor last week, a role he has held previously in his 12 years...
Lalor: Whittlesea council’s heritage move slated by expert
A planning expert has described as “strange” and “a missed opportunity”, a decision by Whittlesea council to give heritage protection to just two properties...
Whittlesea council’s bid for new mental health centre rejected
Despite years of lobbying for measures to counteract one of the highest rates of youth mental health issues in Melbourne, Whittlesea council has had...
Families on the edge: Say no to family violence
AN OPEN LETTER TO:
The Hon. Denis Napthine MP, Premier of Victoria, and The Hon. Daniel Andrews MP, leader of the Victorian Opposition, from the...
Muslim woman suffers broken arm in racist attack
A Muslim woman is nursing a broken arm after being pushed onto a road in an unprovoked racist attack in Melbourne’s north.
The attack occurred...
Gough Whitlam: Rob Mitchell pays tribute to a great leader
Gough Whitlam will be remembered as a great leader who changed the way Australians thought, according to McEwen Labor MP Rob Mitchell.
Mr Mitchell said...
Broadmeadows: Olsen Place Bakehouse on fire | Photos
BREAKING: A Broadmeadows bakery is on fire and a number of surrounding businesses are filled with smoke.
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was called to attend...
Mernda rail link: Coalition matches Labor with $700m pledge
UPDATE: A re-elected Coalition government would extend the South Morang train line to Mernda and duplicate Yan Yean Road, Premier Dennis Napthine announced in...
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