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Tourism set to boost

The return of cruise ships and increased direct international flights could be a major boost for tourism in Victoria, in including in Hume and...

Streamlining community housing registrations

Community housing providers, including those in Whittlesea and Hume, can now access state government funding quicker, as the state government puts streamlined arrangements in...

More free TAFE courses on offer in 2023

Whittlesea and Hume TAFE students will soon have more access to free courses across emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture next year,...

Extra funding for campaign targeting sexist ads

The state government will commit an extra $1 million towards Women's Health Victoria's shEqual campaign to combat sexism, the objectification of women and gender...

Extended support for tutors

The state government has allocated an extra $258.4 million to extend the Tutor Learning Initiative into 2023, allowing Victorian schools to retain tutors who...

New Hume rates policy

Hume council has developed a new draft rates policy to lend a hand to residents struggling financially, which will be open for community feedback...

German fun coming to Williamstown

The spirit of Munich is set to arrive in Williamstown next month, with Oktoberwest returning after a two-year hiatus. Seaworks will welcome more than 4000...

Victorians urged to be aware of stroke signs

Only 11 per cent of a group of surveyed Victorians knew that a person's inability to lift both arms is a key indicator they...

Blooming good news at Ziebell’s Farmhouse

Spring has sprung at Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, and as the roses begin to bloom, good news has come rolling in. The museum...

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...

Interest rates increase spike support services

A financial assistance program in Whittlesea is booking out one month in advance as rising interest rates put pressure on family budgets. Whittlesea Community Connections...

Craigieburn Cricket Club to host cricketing superstar

Craigieburn Cricket club will be visited by sporting superstar, Melbourne Renegades cricket captain Sophie Molineux for an all-girls program with Cricket Australia these school...

Bundoora man charged with car theft

A 20-year-old Bundoora man has been charged following the alleged theft of a $250,000 Nissan GT-R on Wednesday, September 14. Police said the car had...

“Supercharged” plans for Ellscott Reserve

Hume council will lobby for state funding to build a community sports hub at Ellscott Recreation Reserve, Mickleham. The council, in partnership with Football Victoria...

Events given funding boost

Hume council has allocated more than $96,000 to forthcoming events in the municipality. At a meeting on Monday, September 12, council endorsed the allocation...

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Bundoora’s big Keno winner

A Bundoora man has started his week with a bang and confessed he couldn’t wait to pay it forward after discovering he had scored...