Applications for 2017 National Youth Week grants have officially opened for local councils, community organisations and schools in Melbourne’s outer north, Member for Yuroke Ros Spence announced today.

Yuroke students most in need are getting extra support at school to achieve their best and break the cycle of disadvantage, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record boost to equity funding.

A free nursing service is now available every night at Craigieburn’s Supercare Pharmacy, for face-to-face health advice and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

Residents in Greenvale and Greenvale North will soon benefit from the introduction of a new bus service.

The new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn has reached the halfway mark of construction.