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Increasing solar rebate eligibility

The state government is set to broaden the eligibility for new homes under construction, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to access the solar...

Free respiratory care for kids

The state government has announced more free primary care options for children and families, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, in order to ease...

A plaque for George and Beryl Duncan

George and Beryl Duncan will be memorialised for their service to the Sunbury Pop Festival. The couple gave permission for their property to be...

Payments for Fiskville contamination victims

A new redress scheme will provide support to those affected by toxic chemical contamination at the former CFA Fiskville Training College. The $57 million...

Women learning council leadership skills

A number of women aiming to take on leadership roles have begun their journey towards securing a role as a councillor or mayor in...

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...

Plant produce swap

Bring plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, veggies or fruit from your garden, or a recipe, to swap with other produce-loving green thumbs at Sunbury Library...

A million tonnes of soil

It cost $132 million to establish the Bulla Hi-Quality processing facility to test contamination levels in the soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project...

Celebrate the Mooncake Festival in Whittlesea

The Whittlesea Chinese Association will celebrate the Mooncake Festival on Saturday, September 3. A celebration of thanksgiving, prosperity and family reunion., the festival is traditionally...

Have your say on Alexander Avenue shopping precinct upgrade

Whittlesea residents and business owners are invited to share their ideas and help shape the future upgrades of the Alexander Avenue shopping precinct in...

Craigieburn Road closure planned

A stretch of Craigieburn Road will be closed for 12 days as part of duplication works. The road will be closed between Hanson Road and...

Coffee helps create a sustainable Childs Road

Coffee grounds from cafes across the northern suburbs are being used to conserve and improve top soil as part of the Childs Road upgrade. Major...

Two firefighters gear up for inaugural stair climbs

Two Whittlesea firefighters will be taking part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb for the first time next month. CFA volunteers, Steph Smith and...

Buses to replace trains on Mernda line

Buses will replace trains on the Mernda line for two weeks in late-August and early-September, as construction of the new rail bridge is completed...

Kindergarten open night in Whittlesea

Whittlesea kindergartens will open their doors to prospective families on September 8. The annual Kindergarten Open Night is a chance for children, parents and...

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Caution of camping near trees

With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents about...