A history lesson about nearby Kinglake

AT the August meeting of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea, Deidre Hawkins of the Kinglake Historical Society had volunteered to give members an...

Fishing for a purpose

IN a bid to create the biggest fishing day ever, Jack Bamford speaks with a tone of genuine excitement about what he has in...

From Wallan to the Hinterland

BY the time the last signalman closed the door on Wallan’s timber signal box, the building had already witnessed decades of railway history. Its...

Reconciling with history

A DEADLY Reconciliation week day event introduced Mitchell Shire residents to three Wurundjeri traditional owners at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre late last month.The...

Connected health care

NEXUS Primary Health and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) have announced the two organisations will merge to form one community health service designed...

Remembering ANZAC

LAST Friday the Whittlesea community gathered to honour ANZAC Day with solemn remembrance and heartfelt participation.The day’s commemorations commenced with a dawn service at...

Northern Health honours ANZAC

Northern Health held its annual ANZAC Service at Dianella Hostel at the Kilmore District Hospital.For many years, this service has been an important tradition,...

Amelia’s story

AS Ex-Constable Hugh Bracken is finally honoured at his final resting place in Wallan, the little-known story of his wife Amelia Ryder has begun...

The blue lotus

IN Egyptian mythology, the Blue Lotus played a significant role in creation myths.The flower’s daily cycle of opening with the sun and closing at...

The Vietnam War memorial Podcast

THE Vietnam Veterans’ Commemorative Walk has been a gathering place for veterans and their families since it opened in 2013.Seymour was chosen for the...
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