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Flock to night owls

The South Morang Night Owls are looking to grow their group in 2024. The program is run by the Country Women’s Association (CWA), which seeks...

Council calls out levy grab

Hume council is demanding answers about the growing cost of the state government's compulsory waste levy. The waste levy has cost Hume $48 million...

Grab hold of mayhem

According to its devoted fans, pro wrestling is about telling a story and taking the audience on a "emotional rollercoaster". Reporter Liam McNally caught...

Suburban Rail Loop blowout costs taxpayers extra $16b

Victorian taxpayers will fork out an extra $16 billion to build and run a portion of the Suburban Rail Loop, with an independent report...

‘Perfect storm’ creating carer shortage

A leading family services agency is calling on families in Hume and the western metro region of Melbourne to consider fostering a child, amid...

Drug importer sentenced to eight years in jail

A Roxburgh Park man has been sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for his role in the importation of 266 kg of liquid MDMA concealed...

Council calls for excise cut

Hume council will write to the federal government urging it to cut the fuel excise. Councillors voted at Monday's council meeting to write to the...

Watson departs Hume

The coaching merry go around at Hume City is in motion again with a coaching change just six weeks into the season. Despite sitting third...

Collapse costs Kookas

Rivergum's premierships hopes came tumbling down with the Kookas worst batting performance of the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield season proved costly. After losing...

Bulldogs on top

Bundoora United knows the job is only half done after taking control of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield grand final on Saturday. Plenty...

Knights announce squad

The Northern Knights have gone for a youthful squad for the boys Coates Talent League season. Fifteen players from last season have returned to the...

Craigieburn ready for new challenge

Craigieburn City is ready for the new challenge ahead of it in FV state league 2 north-west. After finishing second in state league 3 north-west...

Pacers ready to go

The Whittlesea Pacers are confident they can match it with the best in the Big V men's division 1 season. The Pacers, who lost last...

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...

New principal takes the helm at Penola Catholic College

Penola Catholic Collegehas welcomed a new Principal in 2024. Tracey Kift is the fifth principal of the college, and its first female principal. “I am excited...

Dr Backhoy, the first female Chairperson of the MGRA

International Women's Day is the perfect time to acknowledge and honour women who work tirelessly to improve the greyhound racing industry and animal welfare. Former...

Imagine the finest possible education for your child…

Seeing is believing – come to the Lalor North Secondary College Expo on 25 March, 6pm! • Small Class sizes • Inspiring innovations in learning • We know every individual...

Critical upgrades granted

Broadmeadows Hospital is receiving funding for some much needed upgrades. Northern Health will receive $2.6 million to deliver critical structure upgrades, as part of the...

New nature strip policy

Get ready for more gardening in Hume, as a new nature strip policy has been adopted. Under the new Hume council policy, if a resident...

Shigella outbreak linked to Esoteric Festival in Donald

Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, who attended the Esoteric Festival from March 8 to 12 are being urged to get tested for...

Improving CFA communication

Volunteer firefighters will be able to respond more efficiently to emergencies with the roll out of 18,000 new radios to all Country Fire Authority...

App to help Victorians find the cheapest fuel near them

Arevo by RACV is an app which has introduced a new tool to help Victorians, inclduing those in Hume and Whittlesea, to find the...

Demand for hot water rebates at record levels

More Victorians than ever before, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar Homes...

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‘Perfect storm’ creating carer shortage

A leading family services agency is calling on families in Hume and the western metro region of Melbourne to consider fostering a child, amid...