Kingsbury Primary dishes out diet lessons on a plate
KINGSBURY Primary School students have taken the expression ‘‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’’ to heart. Although they are part of the...
The cult of young adult fiction
Heard of The Hunger Games? Then you’ll know teen books aren’t just for kids. Luna Soo meets three young adult writers making their mark.Once...
South Morang station: All aboard!
MORE than 300 people became part of history last week when they caught the first trains between Epping and South Morang.The $650 million South...
See & Do: What’s on around town
Better pictures: Learn how to use your SLR digital camera at a new class at Whittlesea Township Community House. Bring your camera and its...
Heatwave biggest risk in hotspots
A HEATWAVE is Whittlesea’s greatest risk to human life, say disaster management experts.Whittlesea council’s relief and recovery co-ordinator, Andrew Tierney, told a council-run workshop...
Tripping: Yarra Valley is not just about wine
WHEN a thirsty friend asked for a cider at a bar recently, only to be given a bottle of Asahi, she was a bit...
Shooting ahead with try-out days
PAUL Johnston is president of a sports association and he’s talking about the association’s “come-and-try” days, which have been a raging success. Kids and...
New path as Peter Lalor Walk gets major upgrade
LALOR'S Peter Lalor Walk will get new paving, seating, shelters, lighting, signs, bike racks and landscaping under a $250,000 state government grant.Mayor Stevan...
Anzac Day: A lifetime of servicing the nation
ON the 70th anniversary of the battle of Kokoda, World War II veteran Rev Peter Holloway remembers well the 14 months he spent fighting...
Mill Park residents ‘not the only ones’ wanting to tree cull
MILL Park residents clamouring to have street trees pulled up should wait their turn, says one Whittlesea councillor.Carbine Court residents petitioned Whittlesea council saying...
Work starts on South Morang super clinic
WORK has begun on the new $10 million South Morang GP Super Clinic.Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek and the Member for Scullin, Harry Jenkins,...
International students key to Preston locksmith’s recruiting
A Preston locksmith is providing the key to employment for international students at Northern Institute of TAFE's locksmithing course.Wynns Locksmiths has eight current...
Thomastown house prices slide as nerves hit market
MEDIAN house prices in Thomastown have dropped dramatically since March 2011, the latest figures show.The Real Estate Institute of Victoria statistics show the median...
Demand for fertility services growing in north
DEMAND for fertility services is growing in the northern suburbs, a specialist says.Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora has recently opened the City Fertility Centre...
Doreen mother with young twins in car blows .187
WHITTLESEA police expect to charge a Doreen mother whose blood alcohol was allegedly four times the legal limit.The 39-year-old had her seven-year-old twins...
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Power’s strong start
Laurimar has taken a lot out of the first part of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Mash Shield season.
After a couple of tough seasons,...
