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Search for witnesses to Epping collision

Police are appealing for public assistance following a collision in Epping. A truck and a car collided at the intersection of Cooper and High streets...

New women’s health research grants announced

The state announced a new grants program aimed at advancing the understanding of how disease and other health issues affect women. The women’s medical research...

Nissan’s latest and greatest

Meet Nissan’s latest and greatest X-Trail crossover, the N-Trek edition. Originally conceived as a limited edition of 500 vehicles, X-Trail joins the Navara and...

Tennis action hots up at Craigieburn

The action has continued at the Hume Tennis and Community Centre, as part of the summer of tennis. More of the top players in...

New school ready to welcome students

The final touches are being put in place ahead Wirrigirri Primary School opening its doors to students later this month. The Wollert school will take...

New networks to improve state’s health system

Hume and Whittlesea residents will benefit from a better-connected health system with the establishment of Local Health Service Networks. Set up by the state government,...

Reforms underway for non-emergency patient transport

A range of reforms and improvements to Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector is set to be introduced by the state government. It follows an...

Scott’s Australian chance

Hannah Scott’s rise through the softball ranks has been quicker than what she expected. Scott made her Victorian senior debut as an 18-year-old and had...

Kangaroos lose under lights

The Greenvale Kangaroos started the new year off with a loss in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition on Saturday. The Kangaroos faced Prahran in a...

Pingers, Bulldogs do battle again

It was a case of round two in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association on Saturday. The fixture for the top grades meant sides kicked off...

Tough weekend for Craigieburn, Westmeadows

Craigieburn and Westmeadows both have work to do on day two of their Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division matches. Hoping to start 2025 on...

Coaching change for Uni Hill Eagles

Uni Hill Eagles will have a new coach for this year's FV state league 2 north-west season. The club announced late last year that head...

Ranges appoint Costantino as women’s coach

Whittlesea Ranges have appointed Nichole Costantino as their women’s coach for the FV state league 5 north season. Costantino has long been involved in soccer,...

Bundoora’s best nursery and toddler care

Papilio Early Learning Bundoora is quickly building a strong reputation, with more than 100 families already enrolled or on the waitlist for 2025 since...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can also be a hectic and difficult time for those working in kitchens...

Invest in Australia’s best early years curriculum

Since opening in October 2024, more than 100 local families have chosen to enrol their child or join the 2025 waitlist at Papilio Early...

Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

Currently, a quarter of a million Australian students are overwhelmed by the high-stakes pressure of Year 12 exams—an outdated system that promises to “define...

Melba Vale Country Club offers quality retirement living

Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive and is a popular place for over 55s and retirees. The Country Club is...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

Addressing adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium. Seen...

Medication abortion: why expanding access matters

Tilly Mahoney is Women's Health in the North's sexual and reproductive health co-ordinator. In Victoria, access to safe and legal abortion has been a hard-won...

Support grows for community needs

As breast cancer continues to cause pain and heartache to many families, the month of October is being used to raise awareness of the...

Rheumatoid Arthritis relief in sight

Long-term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), following an $11.5 million grant to assist in the...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Australia Day in the Park

Hume council is hosting a free and family Australia Day event, aimed at celebrating community connection and diversity. Titled Australia Day in the Park, the...

Airport plan to grow terminal

Melbourne Airport is planning to expand its international terminal as soaring passenger numbers put pressure on existing facilities. The airport said it has spent the...

Community calendar

Inclusive tennis A free weekly tennis program for people with disabilities and/or special needs, or if your just struggling to access mainstream sport programs. Held...

Mayor’s rates bid rejected

A bid to direct Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd to find ways to reduce council’s reliance on rates has been voted down by a...

Portraits celebrate centenarians

Portraits of two Whittlesea residents aged over 100 years old have been created by Archibald Prize-winning artist Peter Wegner. The portraits are part of Wegner’s...

Kinder upgrades on the cards

Three Whittlesea kindergartens will received major upgrades following a $13 million grant from the state government. The funding, which will be added to money from...

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Scott’s Australian chance

Hannah Scott’s rise through the softball ranks has been quicker than what she expected. Scott made her Victorian senior debut as an 18-year-old and had...