THE Whittlesea Library Author Talk heard author Robyn Howarth revisit one of Australia’s most haunting crimes, the Faraday school kidnapping of 1972, and the long journey toward healing that followed.Among those attending the talk was Whittlesea resident, Tricia Hayward, whose actions more than 50 years ago helped bring the ordeal to an end.Ms Hayward, her husband and two friends...
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A weekend of wickets
THE second round of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association wrapped up on Saturday in fine weather.In Mash Shield, South Morang recorded its first win of the new season, defeating...
Wallan snares first win in McIntyre Cup
THE Gisborne and District Cricket Association competition played one day matches on Saturday and fans were treated to a spectacular effort from Wallan in the McIntyre firsts against Rupertswood.Wallan...
Broadford moves into division one top four
THE bowls competition has already seen division one’s best teams break away.Unbeaten in its opening two games, Kilmore had a big crack against Gisborne away from home, but despite...
Panthers’ road trip yields two wins
WALLAN’s men continued its terrific run of form to open the Country Basketball League season, while the women are still plotting to take its first win of the year.The...
Ray Carroll’s ‘From the Boundary: October 21, 2025
A distant memoryThe football season may be over but the arrival the other day of a faded sepia postcard was a reminder of a memorable day at a “bush”...
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Foster carers sought for future detector dogs
PUPPY Power came to the October meeting of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea with some particularly special guests, several wriggly, wide-eyed puppies with ambitions to one day serve on Australia’s...
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Long-form cricket for DVCA
TWO-DAY cricket got underway in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association, with plenty of fascinating matches for punters to feast their eyes on.Mernda will be hoping 186 is a good target before next week’s second...
Environmental grants matter
THE City of Whittlesea is warmly inviting rural landowners to apply for the annual Environmental Works Grant Program, an initiative supporting on-ground conservation projects that protect and enhance native vegetation on private rural land.This...
Thrills and spills in DVCA’s opening stand
THE Diamond Valley Cricket Association season is underway, with a host of upset results, impressive batting and excellent line and length bowling kickstarting the summer of cricket.Mernda took a headline-grabbing victory in its first...
Planning controls proposed for green wedge
THE City of Whittlesea has taken steps to strengthen its protection measures for its northern green wedge, with councillors voting last week to seek approval for new planning controls targeting areas of high environmental...



