Banking on community pays rich dividends

THE community has created a juggernaut of a business … that’s how Barry Henwood, inaugural director of Valley Community Financial Services, describes its community...

Elms donation for BlazeAid

TOUCHED by the devastation faced by victims of recent bushfires in regional Victoria, Elms Retirement Village residents decided to lend a hand.They organised donations,...

Probus surfs the coast

MEMBERS of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea embarked on a visit to South Gippsland and Phillip Island for the first extended retreat of...

Water boost for groups

CITY of Whittlesea community groups have a chance to win up to $15,000.Yarra Valley Water 2026 Community Grants Program is offering grants for initiatives...

A region showcase

MELBOURNE International Flower and Garden Show returns with bold new gardens, immersive floral installations and twilight experiences for all ages to enjoy later this month.The five-day event features...

Broadford joins the clean-up efforts

BROADFORD Secondary School students combined with Broadford Primary School students on Tuesday morning in the name of community, participating in Clean-Up Australia day.Years 11...

Grants to help regions thrive

LOCAL community groups with a mission for the betterment of their towns have help to achieve their goals.They can apply for Greater Western Water’s...

Trash becomes treasure

CUSTOMERS at Seymour Resource and Recovery Centre’s Reviva Reuse Shop were thrilled with the pricing on its opening day last Saturday.Mitchell Shire Council partnered...

A pop-up for a cause

CHRIST Church Kilmore Anglican Op Shop volunteers had a great day out at Broadford last Tuesday, as they raised money for bushfire recovery.It was...

Probus travels to Creswick

ON a cold March morning, a group of Probus members and friends boarded a coach at Whittlesea to visit a colder place to the...