Tag: Whittlesea
Locals set to be Queen’s Baton Relay bearers
Five Whittlesea residents and one from Hume have been chosen as baton bearers for next year’s Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.
Craigieburn’s Kevin O’Callaghan, Doreen’s...
Cameras and patrols to catch illegal dirtbikes in Whittlesea
Whittlesea council will use surveillance cameras and patrols to catch out off-road bikes being ridden illegally through parklands.
The council will focus its attention on...
Northern community calendar, October 17, 2017
Halloween costumes
Visit Lalor library on Tuesday, October 31, 3.30-5pm to make something special to wear and to have some spooky fun before you head...
Stray cats high on Whittlesea complaint list
Whittlesea council will investigate the feasibility of introducing a council-subsidised desexing program for pets, in a bid to reduce the number of unwanted cats...
Record-breaking waterslide coming to Funfields
There’s a new waterslide at Funfields, but beware, it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Known as the Gravity Wave, the slide launches a group of riders...
Crime rate on the rise in Whittlesea
Robberies and assaults are on the rise in Whittlesea, forcing up the municipality’s crime rate.
Latest crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) revealed...
Northern community calendar, October 3, 2017
Green storytime
Ride a bike, catch a bus or walk to a special green travel storytime at Craigieburn library on Monday, October 16, 2-2.45pm. Open...
Whittlesea and Hume residents missing out on $200M in lost super
Thousands of Whittlesea and Hume residents are missing out on a share of more than $200 million.
New Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data reveals that...
Whittlesea’s Growing Learners among best early years programs
A Whittlesea early childhood program helping children get a better start in life has been recognised as among Victoria’s best early years programs.
The Brotherhood...
Outer suburbs need urgent fix
Melbourne’s interface councils are warning that significant pockets of isolation and disadvantage are being created in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, where liveability is falling behind...
Northern Star Weekly community calendar, September 19, 2017
Teddy bear’s picnic
Enjoy a teddy bear’s picnic at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, on Wednesday, September 27, 2-3pm. Bring your teddy for an...
New cops pledged for Whittlesea police station
Two new police officers will be added to Whittlesea police station in a bid to address community safety concerns.
The Police Association has been told...
Whittlesea school stepping up for Steptember
Two students at Diamond Valley Special Development School are proving to be an inspiration to teachers and staff at the school’s Whittlesea campus.
The students,...
‘Horror’ run just a normal day for Whittlesea commuters
Whittlesea residents took to social media last Thursday to share their nightmare commutes and call for more investment in roads and public transport.
The National...
Countback for Whittlesea council vacancy
A countback will be held next month to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea council following the death of Cr John Butler.
The north ward councillor...