Small changes to Australia Day
By Evelyn Leckie
SMALL steps have been taken towards reconciliation with the City of Whittlesea to hold a minute’s silence at its Australia Day celebrations next year.
The minute of silence will be at all council...
Treasured volunteers
DOREEN volunteers were recognised for a total of 245 years of service to the Country Fire Authority.
An award presentation honouring members with Service and National Award medals was at Doreen Fire Station on November...
Travelling medallion
By Steph McNicol
A medallion from the South African Boer War in 1900-1902 found in far north Queensland has returned to its home in Broadford.
Barbara Kendall's late husband purchased the medal from a pawn shop...
Mayor makes history
CITY of Whittlesea has elected Councillor Emilia Sterjova to lead the municipality next year - making her the youngest mayor in Australian history at age 22.
At a meeting on Thursday, Whittlesea councillors elected Cr...
Mounted constable remembered 150 years on
By Evelyn Leckie
A police officer who died while on duty in 1894 was commemorated at a Victoria Police memorial dedication last Tuesday in Avenel.
Mounted Constable John Joseph Glynn served the Avenel Police station from...
Worldwide connection
By Evelyn Leckie
AN unexpected email sent to the wrong address has connected two men’s sheds from across the world.
Romsey Men’s Shed members in the United Kingdom were puzzled when an email landed in their...
Makeover for Kilmore icon
A historical treasure of Kilmore was given a makeover by Kilmore Historical Society earlier this month.
Kilmore Historical Society member Rose King said the rejuvenation of the post box was important for Kilmore’s identity.
“It’s an...
Broadford history recognised
A shortlist by the State Government for the Victorian Community History Awards will recognise the hard work of the Broadford Historical Society preserving the history of the town.
Tram collection derailed at Bylands
By Jackson Russell The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria is concerned it could lose the world’s only complete collection of W-Class trams if it’s unable to renegotiate an almost 25-year old agreement...
Vietnam veterans receive 22 years of support
By Evelyn Leckie
OVER the past 22 years, Tony Comley has raised more than $1 million for Vietnam war veterans, with the help of Whittlesea businesses.