Roadside birth in Doreen
By Evelyn LeckieWHEN First Constable Alana Olivieri noticed a car abruptly pulling over on Yan Yean Road in Doreen, she didn’t expect the...
Council promotes inclusion
By Evelyn LeckieCITY of Whittlesea flew the rainbow flag in support of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, with Mayor Lawrie Cox showing support.
Community stand with drag queen
By Evelyn LeckieDespite unwelcoming comments leading up the event, a reading by Drag Queen Annie marked International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia...
Masons Road causes budget debate
CITY of Whittlesea Mayor Lawrie Cox has hit back about council's spending on roads, following debate about Masons Road at the May 7 council meeting.In the meeting,...
Green thumb winners in Whittlesea
FIVE green thumbs in the City of Whittlesea have won $2000 worth of prizes for their gorgeous gardens in council’s garden competition.There must be something in the water in Thomastown as winner...
New market for South Morang
The City of Whittlesea is launching a new farmers and makers market in South Morang.The concept has been supported by the community with a post on Whittlesea Council’s...
End of the road
RESIDENTS in Mernda stand divided on the possible closure of Masons Road to through traffic.The City of Whittlesea is proposing to close the road to all traffic,...
3000 trees face axe
THREE thousand gumtrees, some of which are up to 500 years old, face clearing as part of next stage of duplicating Yan Yean Road.With stage two of...
Traffic time battle
EPPING resident Priyam Shah spends 15 hours a week sitting in traffic congestion.He is one of many City of Whittlesea residents losing out on family time, social activities and the chance...
A hero to treasure
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...