Local History

By Eden Hynninen Vivian C. Kenney has spent nearly half a century immersed on the magical world of art, time and fantasy.As an antiquarian horologist – a master clock-maker and restoration expert...

By Evelyn Leckie Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner Jill Gallagher spread the word to Mernda College's Aboriginal students to enrol and have their voices heard during the Treaty advancement process.Victoria is gearing up...

Renowned Northern Territory artists Jeannie, Anna and Rosemary Pitjara gathered in Tallarook on Friday to work on a collobrative artwork with their family members.The unique collection of Aboriginal art will be exhibited...

By Evelyn LeckieMoving speeches, songs and a photographic display detailing Aboriginal history in the City of Whittlesea highlighted a national Sorry Day ceremony yesterday.

Australia’s ‘big animal’ history may be brought to life in Lancefield after Macedon Ranges Shire Council allocated funds to plan for a Megafauna Interpretation Centre.Council’s Budget Report 2019/20 assigns funds to establish...

Epping RSL member Wally Whitworth will be one of the few World War Two diggers marching this Anzac Day in Melbourne.Mr Whitworth said it was heartbreaking going...

Clarkefield’s Jess Liston is fighting to preserve and honour Australia’s Anzac history through a diminishing Australian horse breed that was designed for war.For the past 12 months...

The Whittlesea community is preparing for a time of remembrance and reflection as the 10th anniversary of the 2009 bushfires draws closer.There are several community events planned...

A BOOK detailing the old Lancefield-Kilmore railway line was launched at the Old Railway Station bed and breakfast on Saturday, July 14. Authors of A Pictorial Guide to the Long Lost Lancefield and Kilmore Railway,...

by Jackson Russell HISTORY buffs descended on South Morang last week after the launch of an archaeology exhibition at the City of Whittlesea Civic Centre. Unearthed: A Shared Heritage tells the story of the Old Bridge...