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TV: Girls

IN the pilot episode of Girls, precocious 24-year-old Hannah Horvath tries to persuade her parents to financially support her as she writes her first...

Review: Men In Black 3

MEN IN BLACK 3 in 3D (PG)Where General releaseWhen Now showingSOMETIMES you just want to watch three dimensional aliens being blown to smithereens. It’s...

Preview: Super Visual Apocalypse

SUPER VISUAL APOCALYPSEWhere: The Prince Bandroom,29 Fitzroy Street, St KildaWhen: June 1Tickets: $39.20 to $44.30Preview: Jason TurnerTHE end of the world and a combination...

TZU un-rapped

WHEN one of Australia’s most popular and influential hip hop crews announce that their new album contains no rap, eyebrows are raised.However, as fans...

NFL brawl: Choppers called in as Lalor v Lalor Stars fight erupts in U17s...

THE police air wing was called to an under-17s football match in Lalor yesterday after a fierce brawl erupted that resulted in two people...

Tariff plan sparks criticism

PROPOSED changes to the state's feed-in tariff for home power generators would benefit energy companies at the expense of residents and small businesses, critics...

Bundoora bus company drives down hall of fame

A BUNDOORA-based bus company has earned a place inthe inaugural Family Business Australia's Victorian Hall of Fame.The Dyson Group of Companies was inducted into...

See & Do: What’s on around town

Care for kids: Three-hour occasional childcare sessions are on offer at the Lalor Living and Learning Centre, 47A French Street, Lalor. Sessions run Monday...

Door closing on bushfire property buyback scheme

THE Department of Justice had received 155 applications for the bushfire property buyback scheme by last Wednesday.Thursday, May 31 is the final day for...

Arilla Retirement Village residents get marching orders

RESIDENTS at Arilla Retirement Village have found a new way to keep both mind and body active, ditching the usual water aerobics and leisurely...

Weapons-related offences increase

WEAPONS offences are on the rise in Whittlesea. Offences recorded from July 2011 to April 2012 totalled 172, Whittlesea Police Inspector Robert Dykstra...

Parade students on the other side

THIS cage at Parade College in Bundoora will become 'home' for more than 20 students.Chris (pictured) is one of several students who have ...

Harry Jenkins fights detention ‘mire’

FEDERAL Scullin MP Harry Jenkins has hit out at his own government over its detention of a woman and her two young sons.He said...

South Doreen school site becomes a primary concern

SOUTH Doreen Primary School will be built on land that was earmarked for a secondary school on Cookes Road, the education department has confirmed.But...

Trevor’s a Harvard hero

SOUTH Morang resident Trevor Carroll (right) has been honoured for his work as a disability activist with a scholarship from the Harvard Club of...

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Heavy horses for courses

The National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival is returning to Werribee South on January 18-19. More than your typical equestrian escapade, the public will be...

Study hub announced