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Celebrate our seniors at Victorian Seniors Festival

When Carole Doyle retired in 2000, she never planned to idly sit around. The 68-year-old says she’s always enjoyed being involved with the community, meeting...

Robot librarian helps elderly connect

Whittlesea’s elderly residents can now visit the library without leaving home. The library recently received more than $5000 from Whittlesea Bowls Club to build Mr...

Glenroy Grannies to hang up their bibs

Forty-five years of friendship forged on netball courts will not dissipate when the Glenroy Grannies officially retire from the game this year. Team captain Beryl...

You’re ever too old to learn to swim

You’re never too old to learn how to swim … and Heather Woodgate will vouch for it. The 60-year-old Hume resident was one of...

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School a home for disengaged students

Offering an alternative to mainstream education, Y Whittlesea has officially opened its independent school. On November 21, the school was inaugurated by Victorian Governor Margaret...