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FFV: Lalor United in upset win over Williamstown
Lalor United survived 30 minutes with only 10 men to cause an upset against Williamstown in FFV state league 3 north-west on Saturday. Scores were…
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Lollypop lady Majorie Hunt marks a milestone
Before the school bell signals the beginning and end of each school day, Marjorie Hunt has assumed her position at the children’s crossing in front…
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EDFL: Greenvale back in form with win over Keilor
Greenvale returned to the winners’ list by thumping Keilor in the Essendon District Football League Premier Division on Saturday. The 15.14 (104) – 9.5 (59)…
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Terror claims spark censure call
By Matt Crossman An Islamic leader has condemned controversial remarks about terrorism made by a Hume councillor. As reported by Star Weekly, an investigation was…
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Salvation Army’s Red Shield comes knocking
The Salvation Army’s Whittlesea branch has set an ambitious target for this year’s Red Shield Appeal. Captain Aaron Stobie said the Mill Park-based branch aims…
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More councils bank on CCTV cameras for security in public places
A survey of Australian councils reveals an increasing number operate at least one CCTV system. The Australian Institute of Criminology conducted an online, voluntary survey…
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Laurimar Primary School arts classes off the wall
Laurimar Primary School arts co-ordinator Gemma Phillips decided she would tackle tagging and graffiti head-on in the classroom. She taught 225 grade 5 and 6…
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Hume police sort out stolen power tool haul
A Meadow Heights man has been charged with stealing power tools valued at more than $30,000. Investigators from the Broadmeadows CIU conducted a search warrant…
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YMCA Whittlesea kick goals for youth during Y-Week
The YMCA’s Whittlesea branch will try to break a Guinness World Record next week. To coincide with the organisation’s birthday, at 5pm on June 6…
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Shared stories shape report
Harrowing stories of abuse were aired in front of more than 150 people at a family violence forum last week. Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire convened…
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4 things to do around Hume and Whittlesea
Fight against ferals Stray and feral cats are an ongoing problem in Victoria as they breed quickly, creating litters of unwanted kittens. Stray cats also…
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Epping Primary School bluestone buildings stand test of time
Epping Primary School’s two original bluestone buildings are among more than 80 significant sites to be added to Whittlesea council’s heritage register. Principal Glenn Beattie,…










