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...

Minister for Children stops by

VICTORIAN Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn visited Beveridge on Thursday, March 26, meeting with local maternal and child health staff to discuss the needs...

Support for Mitchell youths

YOUTHS in the Mitchell Shire have peace of mind, with the Mitchell Youth Council partnering with the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to launch...

Mayor on state advisory panel

CITY of Whittlesea Mayor, Cr Lawrie Cox, has been appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, providing council an opportunity to discuss key...

Council endorses financial report

KEY items considered and endorsed at the Macedon Ranges Council Meeting held on March 25 included its Draft Open Space Strategy.Council adopted the Draft...

Dumping epidemic

RESIDENTS’ anger is growing after two major illegal dumping incidents, both believed to involve truckloads of waste, were discovered within days of each other...

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...

Council reaffirms commitment to supporting family day care

THE City of Whittlesea will continue to support local families as a Family Day Care service provider following an independent review.Council analysis of the...

Coffee shop approved

MITCHELL Shire Council (MSC) found itself in an apparent ‘no-win’ position last Monday night regarding the decision of a permit for a drive-through coffee...

Healthy work saluted

A DEEP commitment to doing good and keep doing it well has earned the top laurel for a long-time Whittlesea local.Well known for energetically...