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State announces school camp and excursion fund
The state announced a new round of grants aimed at supporting primary and secondary school students to participate in camps, sport, and excursions. According to…
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Hume arts grants on offer
Hume artists and creatives are being encouraged to apply for council’s arts grants program. Council said the grants program is designed to help creatives share…
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Policing forum in South Morang
Whittlesea police will host a community forum later this month to give residents a chance to have their say on the issues that are important…
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Community Calendar
Free disco Disco Mania, a free disco for able and disabled people aged 18 and over will be held at Aitken Hill Community Centre, 40…
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Hot car incident hotspot
Melton was named as one of the suburbs with the most emergency calls for children left in hot cars, with Ambulance Victoria (AV) reminding the…
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Moves against McLindon
Ten Whittlesea councillors are pushing for mayor Aidan McLindon to face internal arbitration over alleged breaches of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct. The councillors…
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New antimicrobial surveillance software
Northern Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program ‘Guidance’ is undergoing a major upgrade in 2025. The program, which has been operating since 2011, is an essential…
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Reduce the risk of cryptosporidiosis this summer
The Department of Health is advising locals not to swim in public swimming pools for at least two weeks if they have had diarrhoea, as…
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Oliver tops list again
Oliver maintained its 11-year streak as the most popular male baby name in Victoria in 2024. For girls, the most popular name last year was…
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Take action when noise gets excessive
Noise annoyance, either from surrounding construction, loud entertainment venues or just noisy neighbours is much too common — with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria…
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Safety tips to protect kids on the roads
As Victorian children return to school, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and drivers to prioritise child safety on the roads. With busy driveways, bustling school…
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Werribee’s ‘best kept secret’ is back
The Werribee Jazz Club is back and ready to swing better than ever in 2025. From 2-5pm on Sunday, February 9, The Pearly Shells will…
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