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Donate to CFA this Good Friday

CFA is asking the community, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to dig deep this Friday and donate to CFA members rattling tins across...

Stay safe while visiting Victoria’s great outdoors this Easter weekend

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers in tourism hotspots throughout regional Victoria are encouraging holidaymakers, including those from Melton and Moorabool, to come prepared...

RACV survey

RACV is asking Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea travelling to regional areas, to provide feedback about how safe they feel on roads...

Be a good egg in forests this Easter long weekend

With thousands of Victorians, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays,...

Caution of camping near trees

With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents about...

CWA annual arts event in Lancefield

A Creative Arts Exhibition will return to Lancefield in April, showcasing the arts made by Country Women's Association (CWA) Central Highlands Group members. During...

Pets protected for less

Low-cost pet vaccinations are coming to Mickleham next week. RSPCA Victoria will be conducting a vet-run clinic for Hume pet owners this month, aimed at...

Magbegor in Olympic squad

Craigieburn basketball star Ezi Magbegor's Olympic dream is on track after being named in the Australian Opals squad ahead of the Paris Games. The Opals...

Pingers new challenge

Epping has a new sense of confidence heading into the Northern Football League division 3 season. After a number of tough seasons in the division...

Magpies ready for new challenge

New Roxburgh Park coach Ross Terranova is seeking to get an even contribution from his side in the Essendon District Football League division 1...

Eagles ready to attack

It will be a more attacking Craigieburn in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition this season. After a good first season in charge...

Eagles fall short

The Craigieburn Eagles were made to pay for a slow second half in their Big V women’s division 1-2 clash with the RMIT Redbacks...

Bulldogs snare premiership

Twelve months is a long time in cricket with Bundoora United going from heartbreak to premiership joy in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money...

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...

Police plead with owners to lock cars and houses to deter crime

Crime across Hume and Whittlesea increased in the 12 months to December, as police continue to urge residents to lock their houses and cars. Theft...

Calls for a change of tune

A group of Hume children’s musical dreams have been dashed by the ending of a music tuition program. The Pizzicato Effect has been run by...

Police catch out hoons

Police have issued 14 car owners with defect notices in a targeted operation in Lalor. On Saturday, March 23, the Achilles Taskforce took to the...

Resume writer up again for business award

A Whittlesea resident Belinda Giardino has been announced as a finalist for a second year running in the City of Whittlesea Business Awards. This...

Journey back in time

Victorian kids can go to the zoo for free over the school holidays and embark on an unforgettable journey back in time as zoos...

Upfield granted women’s future

Upfield Soccer Club is the recipient of a grant to grow football in Australia. Football Australia and CommBank joined forces to hand out 121 grants...

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Caution of camping near trees

With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents about...