National Road Safety Week focuses on pedestrian safety
This year’s National Road Safety Week commenced yesterday, with a focus on pedestrian safety.
Running from May 16 to 23, the focus on pedestrian safety was sparked by the 28 pedestrian deaths in Victoria last year, as well as 14 deaths this year, compared to six at the same time last year.
This week will include the National Day of Action...
City of Whittlesea community celebrates Neighbourhood House Week
NEIGHBOURHOOD houses in the City of Whittlesea last week celebrated Neighbourhood House Week, with an array of activities encouraging the community to participate.
Thomastown Neighbourhood House, TNH, hosted the Promisetown Picnic and Markets on Saturday, an event to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week.
The market featured local makers selling crafts and treasures, kids craft activities, local entertainers, Vietnamese dancers and a drumming workshop.Â
Thomastown...
Community
Broadford library closes for refurbishment
Mitchell Shire Council’s customer and library service centre at Broadford is now closed until the end of...
Crime
Tallarook State Forest: eight unregistered motorbikes impounded
Victoria Police’s State Highway Patrol Solo Unit officers have impounded eight unregistered motorbikes that were being ridden...
Development
Anti-quarry supporters gather for Mitchell Shire Council community forum
By Colin MacGillivray
ABOUT 40 Wallan community members attended a Mitchell Shire Council community forum opposing a proposed...
Sport
Kilmore wrestler defends world heavyweight championship belt
KILMORE wrestler Mitch Waterman’s star continued to rise on Saturday night as he successfully defended his Melbourne...
Art
Eagle sculpture unveiled in Wallan
NorCen Financial Services unveiled a new sculpture in front of its Bendigo Bank headquarters in Wallan last...
Business
City of Whittlesea networking event inspires women in business
The City of Whittlesea’s Women in Business Networking Event provided business leaders with an opportunity to gather,...