Tag: News
Bomb squad investigating
The Bomb Response Unit is investigating after a suspicious item was found in Roxburgh Park.
Police confirmed they were called to grassland near Lakeside Drive...
Mark Wahlberg to bring burger chain to Craigieburn
Craigieburn diners will be the first in Victoria to eat at Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg's famous burger chain under a new partnership with United...
PA speakers stolen
Police are investigating the theft of PA speakers from a northern suburbs primary school last month.
Investigators have been told two unknown males attended the...
Target to be converted to Kmart
Craigieburn shoppers are in for a change with Target in Craigieburn Central to be converted to a Kmart.
Last year, Target announced plans to convert...
Buses to replace trains
Buses will replace trains on sections of the Craigieburn line from Thursday night due to level crossing removal works.
With work being done on the...
New uniforms a hit
Hume City Swimming Club members will look slick when competitions return next year after receiving a grant to get new uniforms.
The club was one...
Seniors enjoy benefits of exercise
Exercise parks built specifically for senior citizens, including one in Thomastown, can significantly improve older people’s physical and mental health, according to a new...
Christmas wrapped up
Hate wrapping Christmas presents?
The Craigieburn Salvation Army has the answer.
The Salvation Army has set up a Christmas present wrapping station at Craigieburn...
Gambling losses continue to raise alarm
Hume councillors have voiced their concerns about the ongoing harm electronic gaming machines are causing to local residents.
The council’s annual report of gaming and...
Broadmeadows SES boosted by donation
Broadmeadows SES has received a boost with the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association donating $10,000 to the unit.
The donation comes off the back of Greyhound...
Christmas light battle
A Craigieburn man’s Christmas spirit has been dashed after Hume council asked him to take down some of his decorations and lights.
Aaron Cowman has...
Australia Day axed
Whittlesea council has pulled the pin on Australia Day celebrations in 2021.
The council’s administrators voted in favour of changes to the city's celebrations on...
Top gong for Floridia
Thomastown’s Floridia Cheese has taken out the top award at the 2020 Northern Business Achievement Awards.
Businesses from across seven municipalities were recognised at the...
License testing centres open
Two new VicRoads license testing centres have opened in Coolaroo and South Morang to help ease the backlog of people waiting to take their...
50-metre pool back in the mix
A 50-metre pool could be included in the new Mernda Aquatic and Indoor Sports Centre, with Whittlesea council deciding to investigate two new options...