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Preparing for the worst
In the new suburb of Doreen, eight women plan precautions for everything from a pandemic to a chemical spill. Fran Cusworth asks them why. You’re…
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Preparing for the worst
In the new suburb of Doreen, eight women plan precautions for everything from a pandemic to a chemical spill. Fran Cusworth asks them why. You’re…
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Late learner Margaret takes the lead
SLIPPING on the lycra in middle age has given Margaret Goodwin a new life. The Epping woman put on her training wheels and learnt to…
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Late learner Margaret takes the lead
SLIPPING on the lycra in middle age has given Margaret Goodwin a new life. The Epping woman put on her training wheels and learnt to…
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Lalor students learn the pollies’ ways
LALOR students had a taste of politics when “parliament” came to St Luke’s Primary School last week. The grade 5 and 6 pupils became politicians…
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South Morang residents raise fight
THE battle over the proposed nine-storey residential development in South Morang has intensified, with a petition to Whittlesea council objecting to the project. The Friends…
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Stress epidemic hits survivors
AN epidemic of stress is hitting many Black Saturday survivors, according to a leading disaster psychologist. Dr Rob Gordon said the stress “grinds people down”…
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Women urged: Stand up for council roles
SEVEN hundred women across Victoria are being asked to nominate for this year’s local government elections in a bid to boost numbers. The Think Women…
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Shortlist for Kinglake bushfire tale
A BOOK about a local police officer, who led 50 people from Kinglake to safety on Black Saturday, has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s…
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Epping RSL gets five more pokies
EPPING RSL has won approval for an extra five poker machines, which will help fund its $1.6 million redevelopment plans. The Victorian Commission for Gambling…
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Myki gets a boost
THE state government is overhauling scores of suburban train stations and adding more myki readers in a bid to reduce exit queues – but commuters…
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$500,000 battle over Mernda land sales pay heads for court
A LEGAL stoush over a Mernda development worth almost $4 million is heading for court. A real estate agent is claiming more than $500,000 in…
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