Grant boosts Broadford scouts

THE First Broadford Scout Group has made critical purchases thanks to funding from Inland Rail.The latest grant is the group’s third in the last...

Big build protects wildlife

LOCAL native animals are enjoying safe new homes in Greenvale’s treetops, courtesy of the Mickleham Road Upgrade Stage One.As part of the project’s efforts...

Safe or sufferable?

THE remaining potholes in Kilmore’s Sydney Street are likely to stay.In December, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) announced a $964 million road...

A welcomed improvement

AN inaccessible footpath in Kilmore is soon to be rectified.For several years, the end of a footpath leading from Kilmore’s Sydney Street to the...

Inland Rail works continue

JOHN Holland will continue their investigative works in the lead up to replacing the Broadford-Wandong bridge.From now until this Friday, between 7am–6pm, contractors will...

It’s time to lace up your skates

WHITTLESEA’S Public Gardens Skate Park is now open.Known as the ‘urban zone’, the skate park was declared officially open at a celebratory event held...

Major housing boost for Mernda

The Johnsons Road Residential Development in Mernda is poised for a transformative leap forward thanks to a Federal Government housing boost.One of five areas...

City of Whittlesea Council supports more homes

An application has been endorsed to rezone industrial land in Bundoora for the building of a new residential neighbourhood of more than 700 homes.The...

Victoria sizzles, power fizzles in 24-hour power outage

Searing heat last Monday resulted in an almost 24-hour power outage across parts of northern Victoria.In the Mitchell Shire, many residents were left without...

Funding fuels sporting future in Mernda

Local athletes are celebrating the latest funding announcement for a state-of-the-art sports facility, set to transform the region by enhancing sporting opportunities, boosting female...