North West News
Special Easter fun and fundraising
EASTER principles of sacrifice, giving and helping the needy aren’t lost on Williamson’s Foodworks in Sunbury and Gisborne.
Community house gets a touch up
A WELL-DESERVED makeover has transformed this community house into a more colourful and child-friendly place.
Free legal help set for axe
VULNERABLE community members are expected to miss out on access to free legal services if the Federal Government proceeds with proposed budget cuts.
New arts hub a boost for college
A former convent will be transformed into a multi-million dollar arts hub for a school in the inner west.
Smoky skies prompt asthma warning
ASTHMA sufferers have been warned to be on alert this week due to the smoky conditions caused by burn-offs across Victoria.
Athlete promotes positive change
AN athlete and mentor from Melbourne’s northwest is stepping up and speaking out for young African people.
Community call to help young Dylan
A SCHOOL and the community in Melbourne’s northwest are joining forces to help out an ill young boy and his family.
Ray of light for derelict bungalow
A NEGLECTED Coburg home is finally going to auction on Saturday. But would you pay $700,000 plus for it? WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Halal snack packs just for the record
A KEBAB shop owner will attempt to make a 30m line of halal snack packs that will smash a world record and raise money for the Good Friday Appeal.
‘Even the bus driver did not stop’
A GOOD Samaritan has slammed bystanders who ignored an elderly woman who collapsed at a bus stop in Melbourne’s inner west this morning.
Police pelted while breaking up party
THE dog squad was called in after teens pelted police with rocks and bottles as they tried to break up an out-of-control party in Melbourne’s inner north last night.
TK Maxx to launch with a bang
BARGAIN hunters get ready, Australia’s newest retail giant is opening its doors to six Melbourne stores in a fortnight — a move that is predicted to “disrupt” the local shopping scene.
Toll rises spark fear of trucks
RESIDENTIAL roads will clog up with trucks avoiding a CityLink toll price hike for heavy vehicles, a north western council fears.
Beekeeping course the buzz of Brunswick
ANYONE who wants to know how to handle themself around bees is encouraged to learn all the basics during a two-day course in Melbourne’s north.
High-rise homes ‘bloody hard to sell’
REAL estate agents have slammed a plan for 7000 Manhattan-like high-rise apartments in Footscray, saying there is not enough demand.
Craigieburn war memorial consecrated
‘WE NOW have a place to remember them’. The new Craigieburn War Memorial has been officially consecrated at a special ceremony.
Council meetings could be streamed live
A NORTHERN suburbs councillor welcomes online streaming of council meetings in a bid to improve accountability.
Tom’s back in town for laughs
IN the days of high-octane skits, there’s barely time for a laid-back comedian. But then there’s Sunbury-born Tom Carmody.
School on the run to help charity
GLADSTONE Park Secondary College students have been on the run for a cause close to their heart.
Call to use school site for housing
A HUME councillor wants to look at using a former Broadmeadows school site for social or affordable housing.
Macedon Ranges chief moves on
MACEDON Ranges Council chief executive Peter Johnston has confirmed he will not reapply for the role when his contract expires.
Swan turns his hand to comedy show
SINCE quitting football Dane Swan has released a book and taken to the jungle. Now the former Collingwood champ is trying his hand at comedy.
Excitement builds for Lego show
HOW’S this for a job — Ryan McNaught is Australia’s only certified Lego professional, and he and his team have created a stunning exhibition of famous landmarks.
Sunbury RSL’s Lone Pine replaced
THE Sunbury RSL sub-branch has had its beloved Anzac Lone Pine replaced after vandals destroyed its original earlier this year.
Sports hub could help ease squeeze
THE president of a Hume rugby league club that urgently needs more space has welcomed a push for a sports hub in Broadmeadows.
Macedon Ranges health bonanza
COBAW Community Health will get new modern facilities in Kyneton after a $9.7 million State Government investment was confirmed.
Take smoothie ride at festival
BICYCLES that can be used to make pedal-powered smoothies will be among the features at the upcoming Broadmeadows Street Festival.
Trucks banned from inner west roads
TRUCKS will be banned from suburban streets in Melbourne’s inner west when the Western Distributor road project opens.
Troubled site drives neighbours raving mad
AN ILLEGAL rave is the latest problem at an abandoned TAFE site in Melbourne’s north that people living nearby say is a haven for squatters, dumping and drug abuse.
