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It’s time for brownies

Brownies are delicious any time of year and a session in the kitchen whipping up a delicious treat is a great way to fill...

Christmas books kids will love

Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Pig the elf by Aaron Blabey No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And...

Christmas cookie gift jars

For a Christmas gift that’s full of fun and handmade, this Christmas cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia is a great present for teachers,...

Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread

This crazy shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...

Rising cost of living leaving women over 50 concerned

Women over 50 feel they will be disproportionately affected by the rising cost of living, with major concerns over a gender superannuation gap. According to...

Keep toy safe with Santa

Kidsafe Victoria has urged parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in the lead-up to Christmas. General Manager...

Librarians love a good story

Children in Hume and Whittlesea love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children's books recommended by...

Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread

This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has a beautiful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added lemon...

Raspberries and cream Christmas tarts

For a delicious dessert the day of, look no further than these raspberries and cream Christmas tarts. This tart recipe from Dairy Australia...

Christmas cookie gift jars

For a handmade Christmas gift that’s full of fun, try this cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia. It is a great present for teachers,...

Keep toy safe with Santa

Kidsafe Victoria has urged Whittlesea and Hume parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in this Christmas. General...

Meet Community Meals Kitchen founder Alex Fabiani

Alex Fabiani runs the Infinity Church Community Meals Kitchen in South Morang, providing more than 100 meals a week to people in need. He...

Meet Lalor’s Matthew Ogders

Links Community Garden co-ordinator Matthew Odgers loves living in Lalor. He speaks with Laura Michell.   What’s your connection to Whittlesea? I’ve lived in Lalor for the...

Meet Gladstone Park community campaigner Frank Rivoli

Long-term Gladstone Park resident Frank Rivoli was recently named Hume's resident of the month for July for his passionate campaigning on behalf of the...

Meet Nannas Makers Market organiser Elizabeth Bower

Elizabeth Bower helps organise the Nannas Makers Market in Mernda. What’s your connection to the City of Whittlesea? I have lived in Doreen/Mernda for about seven...

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Chick enjoying return

Hume City coach David Chick is loving being back at the club which he started at when he moved out to Australia. Chick started the...

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