North West News

SES crews rally around storm victim

EMERGENCY workers have gone above and beyond to repair the home of a 63-year-old blind man whose roof was smashed in the recent wild weather.

Jacksons Creek candidates have their say

A CROWD of more than 100 residents last night heard from 10 of the 13 Jacksons Creek Ward candidates ahead of Hume Council elections.

Friends cook up $3k surprise

A GROUP of old friends surprised a mum at a fundraising sausage sizzle when they sneakily delivered a $3000 cheque towards a new wheelchair for her son, who has muscular dystrophy.

Hospital upgrade back on agenda

A HOSPITAL in Melbourne’s west would get a long- sought after redevelopment under a proposal by the state’s infrastructure authority.

Broadmeadows Target soon a Kmart

THE Target store at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre will close by the end of this month and reopen as Kmart before Christmas.

Pregnant cat among seized animals

INSPECTORS from RSPCA Victoria have seized 29 animals from a Tullamarine residence.

Our own Divas are truly divine

THE Divine Divas of Sunbury continue to entertain and amaze 10 years after forming and will celebrate with two special shows.

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Ballot Box generic. Picture: John Appleyard.

Local Government All you need to know about council elections

COUNCIL elections are coming up — wondering what it means for you? Do you have to vote? How? Where? When? Here’s all you need to know.

Foggy Melbourne morning - Albert Park Lake. (no names)

Winter fitness Fit, fun and all for free

YOU don’t have to be cashed up to be fit this winter — swap those ugg boots for a pair of runners and head outdoors instead of the gym.

Close race When politics becomes a family affair

FOUR members of the same Melbourne family are standing in this month’s council elections, just one of a number of families across the city where politics is in the blood.