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Forums in Hume to address discrimination

Hume residents are urged to come together to discuss ways for supporting the diverse community in addressing racial discrimination at a series of upcoming...

Empowering women apprentices in male dominated roles

More apprentice opportunities for women are set to become available in roles traditionally dominated by males throughout Victoria, including in Hume and Whittlesea. Human services...

New paramedics celebrate graduation

More than 30 Graduate Ambulance Paramedics (GAPs) across Victoria had reason to celebrate yesterday, having officially become Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics alongside family...

You’ll never walk alone

When now Mernda local Anthony Brancatisano moved to the area three years ago, he had two goals; meet new people and explore the area. Upon...

Saver plus turns 21

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has celebrated 21 years of its saver plus program in Mernda. The Saver Plus program, initiated by the Brotherhood of...

Whittlesea Probus’ great adventure

The autumn excursion of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea embarked on a journey filled with adventure and discovery, bound for the enigmatic opal...

Abandoned pet numbers rise

As the cost of living crisis continues to worsen, helpless cats and dogs are bearing the brunt of financial troubles, as parents are left...

Knights beat Lions

The Northern Knights were pushed to the limits but were able to do enough to come away with the points against the Brisbane Lions...

Broncos tough fight

The Hume City Broncos had to fight hard to come away with the points against the Bellarine Storm in the Big V men's state...

Eagles trying to find a way

Injuries have put the Craigieburn Eagles behind the eight ball in the Big V women’s division 1-2 season. The Eagles sit 2-4 after seven rounds...

Lions keep on winning

Everything is going to plan for South Morang in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. After a strong first season back in division 2,...

Demons costly win

Tullamarine came home with the four points on Anzac Day but is sweating on some injuries to a number of key players in the...

Kangaroos unveil first signing

The Greenvale Kangaroos have unveiled their first signing of the Victorian Premier Cricket off season. After failing to win a game last season, the Kangaroos...

Shop to support your school at Pacific Epping

Pacific Epping is excited to announce the launch of its 'Shop for your School' campaign, offering local primary schools the opportunity to win a...

At Mernda Hills Christian College, our newest group of Foundation students have now completed the first term

At Mernda Hills Christian College, our newest group of Foundation students have now completed the first term of their educational adventure and are already...

Heritage Epping transforming dementia residents’ lives

Heritage Epping’s Memory Support Unit (MSU) and Laughter Care program are transforming the lives of residents like Ursula, while strengthening their relationships with others. Ursula,...

College announces second campus in 2026

Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale, a leading institution in educational excellence and spiritual growth, proudly announces the opening of its second campus in Mickleham, for...

Bill’s big day out at the Northcote Rise Festival

Heritage Northcote was a major sponsor of this year’s highly successful Northcote Rise Festival. Bill, a resident at Heritage Northcote, enjoyed the festival’s music,...

Coeducation prepares students for the real world

Initially established as a girls’ school in 1964, St Monica’s College in Epping has flourished since it became a coeducational school. In the 1970s, the...

Campbellfield house on fire

A Campbellfield house was alight at 10.30am on Tuesday. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews arrived to find the premises fully involved. A total of 30 firefighters...

Home care service boost

Older residents in Whittlesea are set to benefit from an expansion of Ageing Well Program services to include Home Care Packages (HCP). In March, council...

Belgravia to manage leisure centres

Whittlesea council has appointed Belgravia Leisure as the facility managers for Council’s swim and recreation centres Mill Park Leisure, Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre...

Reckless drivers tarnish long weekend

As Victorians across the state commemorated the Anzacs, Victoria Police detected 53 traffic offences across Hume and Whittlesea as part of Operation Tribute. The four...

Planting the future

Students from seven schools across Victoria and Tasmania united at La Trobe University in Bundoora on Friday, April 26 for their Plants for Space...

Do it all at the shed

The Craigieburn Mens Shed is urging everyone to come in and see what they’re all about, breaking down stigmas one meal cooked or plant...

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Saver plus turns 21

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has celebrated 21 years of its saver plus program in Mernda. The Saver Plus program, initiated by the Brotherhood of...

Broncos tough fight