New police leader
By Evelyn Leckie
NEW Whittlesea Police Inspector Geri Porter is three weeks into her new role, aiming to be a strong leader not only to the police force but for women aspiring to reach their...
Stadium go-ahead
By Evelyn Leckie
CITY of Whittlesea councillors will enter into a partnership with Casa D’Abruzzo Club in Epping to develop a four-court indoor stadium, costing at least $5 million.
The majority of councillors were on board...
Councillor’s climate passion
By Evelyn Leckie
ENVIRONMENTAL issues are at the forefront of Whittlesea councillor Emilia Sterjova’s mind after attending the climate strike last Friday.
“It was incredible to...
Poor postal service in spotlight
By Evelyn Leckie
MEMBER for McEwen Rob Mitchell has told Federal Parliament he’s concerned about the delays in postal delivery times affecting several suburbs in the electorate.
Library success
By Evelyn Leckie
THE success of the ‘Libraries After Dark’ program in Mill Park – a program that brings live entertainment, workshops, games and film screenings to the community,...
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.
Little girl’s tough battle
By Steph McNicol The support of the Whittlesea community is a shining light in the Leukaemia battle facing five-year-old Alexis Davies.
After enduring months of hospital visits for...
Corrections funding help with healing
By Evelyn Leckie
The State Government will pour $440,000 into a Mernda-based residential diversion program for Aboriginal male offenders who have been convicted of family violence offences.
Whittlesea ready for finals
By Jackson Russell Whittlesea closed its Northern Football Netball League division two season on the right note with a 74-point win over Watsonia, but it wasn’t enough for the Eagles to nab...
Laurimar falls to Panton Hill
By Jackson Russell
Laurimar suffered its third loss in four weeks, going down to Panton Hill by eight points in a back and forth semi-final on Saturday. Playing at...