Hats off to local achievers

WHITTLESEA Council handed out 2026 community awards to the municipality’s high achievers at a recent function.City of Whittlesea Mayor Lawrie Cox said the awards...

Region crime rates up

TOTAL criminal offences rates rose in Macedon Ranges and Whittlesea local government areas in 2025 as compared to the previous year, new data released...

Veteran’s pain eased

JEFF Swain, who joined the Australian Army in 1968, has witnessed first-hand the battlefield devastation having been to the Vietnam War in 1969-70.Mr Swain,...

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...

Still time to have a say

THE deadline for submissions to the parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s 2026 summer bushfires has been extended to Sunday, April 19, giving fire-affected communities more...

Youth Council elected

THIRTEEN passionate young people from across the City of Whittlesea have officially begun their two-year term as the municipality’s 2026 Youth Council, taking over...

Hub location identified

THE City of Whittlesea resolved to organise its business case for a new Youth Hub, resolving to nominate a space south of the Civic...

Yan Yean Road upgrade on track

CONSTRUCTION works are ramping up on the Yan Yean Road upgrade Stage 2.The upgrade between Kurrak Road and Bridge Inn Road will make the...

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...
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