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Campaign for women to enter construction

The state government has launched a campaign highlighting the success of women in construction to encourage more women and girls, including those in Hume...

Program to help patients with disability get home

The state government is expanding its program to help people waiting for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan to be discharged from hospital...

Two teens arrested in allegedly stolen car

Two Melton teenagers have been arrested in an allegedly stolen car travelling double the speed limit in Kalkallo on Monday morning. Police spotted an...

Breakthrough at Werribee Zoo

In what Werribee Open Range Zoo describes as a healthcare breakthrough, the two largest species are now allowing keepers and veterinarians to take a...

It’s a crafternoon surprise at Gladstone Park

Get crafting down at Gladstone Library for a fun school holiday event on Tuesday, September 27, 3pm to 4pm. No bookings are required and...

Teen gamers event in Craigieburn

Do you love to game? Are you looking to make friends? The Teen Gamers Get Together in Craigieburn is the perfect place to do...

Make musical instruments

Looking for a fun, hands-on, musical activity this school holidays? Broadmeadows Library has you covered, with a great workshop inviting kids to make their own...

Karaoke for kids in Craigieburn

Bring the kids down to Craigieburn Library for a bit of a sing this school holidays, at the Karaoke Kids workshop. Children aged five...

MaKey Makey Workshop

Reprogram the world at a free MaKey Makey Workshop on Monday, September 26. The workshop at Broadmeadows Library, for children aged eight and older,...

Cleaning up Victoria’s roads

The state government has announced plans to spend $5.5 million to rid Victorian roads of graffiti, grass and weeds. With this funding, crews will...

Launch of Remember September

The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, PanKind, has launched a Remember September campaign to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer. PanKind chief executive Michelle Stewart...

Extra trams and trains to handle bumper crowds

The state government and Victoria’s public transport operators are gearing up for their biggest week since 2020 with passenger numbers set to swell for...

Be safe around water this long weekend

Whether you’re backing the Cats or the Swans this AFL grand final long weekend, Hume and Whittlesea residents are reminded to be safe in,...

Mental health scholarships open

Applications for hundreds of mental health and wellbeing workforce scholarships and grants are now open, the state government has announced. About 360 scholarships and...

Increase in permanent migration visas

Hume and Whittlesea could see an increase in future cultural diversification, as the federal government has increased the cap on permanent migration visas. Home affairs...

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Help extended to Apex owners

Customers of failed construction company Apex Homes are now covered by the state government’s Liquidated Builders Customer Support Payment Scheme after it was extended...