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Motorists urged to look out for wildlife on Whittlesea’s roads

Motorists are urged to look out for wildlife on Whittlesea’s roads, with the town named as one of the state’s roadkill hotspots. New data from...

Whittlesea’s boom times set to continue over the next 15 years

The number of homes in Whittlesea is set to soar over the next 15 years as the municipality gains an estimated 110,000 more residents. The...

Hotel bid to join pokie venues in Whittlesea

An extra 20 gaming machines will be activated in Whittlesea if the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approves the application of South...

CCTV cameras could be safe option in high crime areas

CCTV cameras could be installed in high crime areas across Whittlesea after councillors backed a proposal to develop a CCTV policy. Cr Ricky Kirkham raised...

Better bus services for Whittlesea

Doreen, Mernda, South Morang and Whittlesea residents will have better access to public transport when a new Plenty Valley bus network launches next month. The...

Burglaries drive spike in crime

Burglaries have increased by a staggering 38 per cent in Whittlesea, Crime Statistics Agency data reveals. And police have called on the public to help...

Small business owners urged to enter inaugural awards

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who own businesses in Melbourne’s north are being urged to enter the inaugural Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards. Run by...

Intersection pledge

Traffic lights will be installed at a horror intersection in the Whittlesea township if Labor wins the federal election. Visiting Whittlesea on Friday morning, McEwen...

Eagles feel the pain as opponents pay tribute to a mate

Lower Plenty’s courage and spirit were on display when they took home the points on an emotional day against Whittlesea on Saturday. The Northern Football League...

My Whittlesea: Merv Williamson

Dairy farmer Merv Williamson has called Whittlesea home for more than 60 years. In that time, he has watched the dairy farms turned into...

Eagles learn from 2014 disaster

Last time Whittlesea was promoted to division 1 of the Northern Football League, they went straight back down. That was in 2014. This time around,...

New Whittlesea mayor sworn in

Councillor Stevan Kozmevski was sworn in as Whittlesea’s new mayor at a special meeting of councillors last night. The south west ward councillor will serve...

Whittlesea to spend big on skating and cycling

Skateboarders, mountain bike and BMX riders are in for a treat over the next decade following a commitment from Whittlesea council to upgrade the...

Atkins steps up to top job at Eagles

Three years at Whittlesea, as both a player and an assistant coach, is the perfect apprenticeship for Jim Atkins as he takes on the...

Whittlesea council divided over Budget committee

Community groups in Whittlesea will be given an early-bird opportunity to have input into the council’s annual budget next year. Councillors last week voted to...

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Residents’ overcrowding worries

Five Jacana residents have fronted a Hume council meeting to express their concerns about a proposed seven-bedroom dwelling on Sunset Boulevard. Council received an application...

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