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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 walks…
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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 said. This…
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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 volunteered…
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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…
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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…
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Rising land value hits Wollert
WOLLERT residents will bear the highest rate rises next financial year, while Mill Park, Lalor and Thomastown will see little change. Average land values in…
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Cheer for Lalor East’s eSmart students
LALOR East Primary School is Victoria’s first primary school to complete the state government’s new cyber-bullying program. The eSmart program is being rolled out in…
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NMIT multiplies course fees by five
FEES will be five times higher in some courses at Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe, its chief executive has confirmed. Dr Andy Giddy said about…
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Shave for little friends
JASON Brook hasn’t had a haircut for three years. But he’s cutting his tresses to raise money for two very sick children. Brook has been…
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South Morang station: Car park at peak in space race
MULTI-STOREY parking or a temporary car park should be considered at the new South Morang station to help meet commuter demand, according to South Morang…
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VCAT’s Whittlesea decision bowls over Council
WHITTLESEA Bowls Club has won its application for 10 more gaming machines, in a victory over Whittlesea council. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor…
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Email makes new Whittlesea claims
FRESH corruption allegations against council employees have been made in an anonymous letter to Whittlesea council. An email – signed “residents of Whittlesea” – alleges…
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