North West News
WHETHER its delivering Christmas trees, serving food or packing hampers, there are lots of ways to get into the festive spirit while making a difference in your community.
‘I don’t feel like it’s a safe place for me to be’
THREE transgender people left shaken after being chased and attacked in Melbourne’s west were the target of a hate crime, police believe.
‘Tis the season to be helping
WHETHER its delivering Christmas trees, serving food or packing hampers, there are lots of ways to get into the festive spirit while making a difference in your community.
Attempted kidnapping charge
A MAN has been charged after an alleged attempted kidnapping of two young girls in Moonee Ponds.
Islamic school bid rejected by VCAT
VCAT has knocked back a planned Islamic primary school at Oaklands Junction because of potential impacts on Melbourne Airport.
Cops intercept motorbike rider at 146kmp/h
POLICE allegedly caught a motorcyclist travelling at almost double the speed limit in Melbourne’s northwest on Friday.
Cultures on show at African festival
BRUNSWICK, get ready to be blown away by a kaleidoscope of African cultures, drum beats, dancing and food.
Film reveals gambler risk
THE hidden dangers of poker machines will be revealed in a tell-all documentary screening in Melbourne’s northwest.
From Around the Site
Locale labels Cheeky names a Melbourne tradition
IF someone told you they were off to Crazyburn, via Blokeleigh or dropping into Franga and Scumbury, would you know what they were talking about?
Supermoon See the biggest moon of the century
THE biggest moon of the century is expected to illuminate the sky next week, with NASA dubbing the phenomenon a “supermoon”. Here’s where you can get the best views in Melbourne.
#SnapMelbourne 12 obscure Instagram spots in Melbourne
FROM hidden chambers to secret forests, there's more to Melbourne’s Instagram hot spots than the usual suspects. Check out our snap-happy list here.
Your Local Tweets
My TweetsEDFL club Hadfield up for the fight after mass exodus of players
JUST 14 months after winning a premiership, Hadfield has a challenge ahead to just field two senior teams next season after a mass exodus of players.
Brunswick players blindfolded at training as part of fundraiser for two Australian blind cricketers
BRUNSWICK’s players experienced cricket from a different perspective at training last Thursday as part of a fundraiser for two Australian blind cricketers.
VTCA takes 11 points off Tullamarine after discovering player points breach from Round 3 match against Spotswood
THE first player points cap breach in Victorian Turf Cricket Association history has been uncovered and cost a club 11 points.