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Calls for dog attack action

A resident who witnessed one of two alleged dog attacks in Sunbury last month addressed Hume council on her experience, as a notice of...

Former councillor’s ‘unfinished business’

Two members of the sacked Whittlesea council are contesting next month's council election. Former councillors Lawrie Cox and Stevan Kozmevski have nominated for the Ganbu...

Mum’s cry for change

Bundoora’s Moetu Tawhai is fighting to stop knife crime, a painful reality she experienced as a mother and a teacher. As a former...

Call to turn up to Town Hall

Eight Hume councillors are pushing for councillors to be forced to attend a minimum number of in-person council meetings. The eight councillors – mayor Naim...

Police arrest 21 people during Hume blitz

Police caught more than 20 burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers during a four-night operation targeting stolen vehicles in Hume last week. Five stolen vehicles...

Hume requests bypass update

Hume council will write to the state government for an update on the status of the proposed Bulla Bypass project. The notice of motion raised...

A deadly circus performance

Community members can immerse themselves in the extraordinary talents of First Nations artists at Footscray Community Arts during the Deadly Fringe program, part of...

South Morang’s stunning rise

A remarkable few years for South Morang has continued with the club winning the Northern Football League division 2 premiership on Saturday. Just two years...

Hume City knocked out by South Melbourne again

Hume City’s title hopes were ended by South Melbourne for a third time this season on Wednesday night in the Australia Cup. Having been knocked...

Two Jets and a Knight invited to national combine

Western Jets pair Sierra Grieves and Lou-Lou Field, along with Northern Knights Zoe Hargreaves have been invited into the AFLW national draft combine. The three-day...

Collins brothers join Craigieburn

Craigieburn has added some much needed experience with the signing of Bundoora captain Luke Collins. The Eagles announced the signings of Collins and his younger...

Eagles women turn it around to win championship

From looking like they wouldn't have a team to champions, it's been a big year for Uni Hill Eagles. After winning state league 4 north...

Knights, Cannons knocked out

The season came to an end for both Northern Knights teams and the Calder Cannons boys in the Coates Talent League competitions. The Knights girls...

How Windermere Plan Management provides trusted support

When it comes to accessing supports through the NDIS, financial administration and complex paperwork are unavoidable obligations that demand time and attention. Plan management providers...

Tips to help perfect the art of active ageing

Ageing is a natural part of life’s journey, but it doesn’t mean slowing down or relinquishing the joys of living. 1. Prioritise Physical Activity Physical...

Five tips to keep you walking in Winter

If it’s feeling a little crisper outside, with a little planning and preparation you can still enjoy all the benefits walking offers. Here are...

Make the most of your NDIS plan with Windermere Plan Management

Managing an NDIS plan can be overwhelming even for longtime participants who are familiar with the complexities of NDIS. That’s where NDIS registered Plan...

Principal motivated by warm relationships and innovation

"I often share with families my desire to be certain that educational environments ‘graduate’ from the school I attended over 40 years ago. I’ve...

You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy retirement with all the bells and whistles

Today’s retirees are looking for all the bells and whistles that can contribute to a fulfilling life in later years. They may not always...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs

GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines...

Cultural help for alcohol and drugs

A Braybrook-based program is helping women in the Vietnamese community in Melbourne’s north-west to overcome alcohol and drug (AOD) issues. The Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association...

Have your say on women’s pain

Women, their family members and healthcare professionals are being urged to make submissions to Victoria's Inquiry into Women's Pain. The inquiry will examine systemic issues...

The kids are alright

As the sun sets behind Werribee Gorge on the evening of Thursday September 19, young entrepreneurs will take over Bacchus Marsh. From 5–7pm at...

’Caveman’ comedy set for Saturday

As the Brimbank Comedy Festival gets underway this weekend, one comedian who has been all across the country and world performing is set to...

The Lakes South Morang College Receives State Award in National Festival

The Lakes South Morang College has received a state award and is being considered for a national award for its Wakakirri performance, ‘The Fabric...

First sod turned at new splash park

Doreen families have a reason to be excited as the Doreen Splash Park has taken a leap forward in its construction as the first...

Plea to ‘hazardous’ roundabout

Hume council will call on the state government to fix a 'hazardous' Roxburgh Park roundabout before it is the scene of a fatality. The council...

Local programs receive funding

Mernda Community Garden and Lalor North Primary School were two of the 14 recipients of grants from Yarra Valley Water. The grants have...

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South Morang’s stunning rise

A remarkable few years for South Morang has continued with the club winning the Northern Football League division 2 premiership on Saturday. Just two years...