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Busting the myths of speeding

Police will be dispelling some of the most common myths about speeding as they engage with drivers over the Anzac Day weekend. The effort comes...

Get your unclaimed money

The state is encouraging the thousands of Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, who are eligible for a surprise windfall to search the...

Return safely to work

The state government recently announced the establishment of Return to Work Victoria, dedicated to helping injured Victorians, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, recover...

Drug action plan

The state government is launching a Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harms across Victoria, including in Hume and Whittlesea. The government is responding to...

New fire facility

Victorian volunteer firefighters, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, can now use a unique facility designed for specialised training on how to determine the...

Bikies stopped and seized

A man has been charged, a vehicle seized and over $80,000 in Sheriff’s Office warrants executed following a run through Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs...

Containers surpass two million mark

Green Collect has surpassed two million drink containers returned to their Container Deposit Scheme depots in Melbourne’s north. Green Collect is a certified social enterprise...

Ammar joins elite youths

Hume’s very own Ammar Mahmoud is one of 20 young leaders making up this year's Victorian Youth Congress (VYC). The group is composed of members...

Funding win for regional centre

Whittlesea council has welcomed a $10 million fund from the state government to go toward the Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda. Premier Jacinta Allan announced...

Intersection opens up

The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has achieved a new milestone with the completion of major works at a key intersection in Doreen. The works...

Free lunch a big win

In collaboration with the Homestead Community and Learning Centre and DPV Health, the Northern Turkish Women’s Association has been serving up free hot lunches...

Residents pay respects

Residents flocked to the Craigieburn War Memorial at Anzac Park to pay respects and honour the sacrifices of over 100,000 men and women who...

Barney celebrates Anzac Day

Westmeadows has long been home to one of Australia’s last-standing World War II veterans. Ninety-eight-year-old Herbert (Barney) Lawrence Osborne served as a soldier throughout World...

Soft plastic program pushing residents

Whittlesea council is calling on all residents to make a conscious effort to recycle more plastic, and is extending a helping hand. A new drop-off...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

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Kangaroos unveil first signing

The Greenvale Kangaroos have unveiled their first signing of the Victorian Premier Cricket off season. After failing to win a game last season, the Kangaroos...