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Shifting the playbook
A new program is aiming to promote cultural safety across community sports and arts in Victoria. Aiming to help create communities where every young person…
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New campaign confronts child abuse material offenders
A new campaign is issuing a blunt warning to offenders: if you view child abuse material, you lose everything. Viewing or sharing child abuse material,…
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Animal welfare grants open now
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence has announced that applications are open for Round 13 of the Animal Welfare Fund. This round offers Pet Welfare Grants of…
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To apply or not?
Hume councillors voted on whether or not council should submit an application for a federal government grant for funding that was already promised to the…
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Heritage overlay updates
Whittlesea council is seeking to modernise its heritage overlay provisions in a bid to improve decision-making and streamline planning permit processes. Councillors voted in favour…
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Melbourne’s north declared COPD hotspots
Hume and Whittlesea have been identified among the nations worst-affected areas for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with new data revealing hundreds of local…
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Accessibility upgrades for Olsen Place
Broadmeadows’ Olsen Place Shopping Centre is set for a major accessibility and amenity upgrade after Hume council endorsed plans addressing accessibility concerns at its Monday…
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History rises from the Ashes
Hume council will look at ways to commemorate the 150th anniversary of cricket’s first test match to recognise Sunbury’s role as the birthplace of The…
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From dumping to dazzling
Hume council has endorsed the implementation of a variety of ‘Best Kept’ awards in a bid to combat illegal dumping around the municipality. The recommendation…
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Whittlesea’s annual report
Whittlesea council has endorsed its latest annual report, detailing the delivery of infrastructure, sustainability and community development achievements last financial year. Mayor Martin Taylor said…
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‘AI thinks it’s above the law’ warn publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is now…
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Summertime fun
Whittlesea’s Funfields Theme Park will swing open its gates for the summer season this Saturday 1 November, marking its 40th anniversary The park will unveil…
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