Kilmore business to close

AFTER more than 40 years, Pat Croke Furniture Store will cease trading as rent increases have led to a decision not to renew the...

Council secures funding boost

MITCHELL SHIRE has received a funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to deliver sport and recreation projects across the...

New era for Ag Society

THE Whittlesea Agricultural Society is ushering in a new era after its annual general meeting was held last month.The presidency has changed hands, with...

Wallan Probus looking to grow

HAVING just notched up its first 12 months as an organisation, Wallan Probus is looking for more members to grow the club.Wallan Probus has...

Bringing in the Tamil New Year

THE Sri Lankan Association of Mitchell Shire brought in the Tamil New Year on Sunday with a big celebration day at Hadfield Park in...

Taking a big leap to happiness

TAKING a leap to good health and happiness – this is a mantra for Whittlesea’s residents aged 50 and over.The City of Whittlesea 2026...

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...