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Growing connections
Mernda residents keen to learn more about horticulture have been taking part in a weekly class at Mernda Neighbourhood House. Run by Whittlesea Community Connections…
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No Myna issue
A Hume councillor is waging war on the Common Myna bird in an effort to erdicate the “pests”. Councillor Jack Medcraft said addressing the Common…
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Workshops for girls and non-binary tweens
Scienceworks is set to host weekend workshops, each themed around an extraordinary superpower, to inspire future women in STEM. These workshops are created specifically for…
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Wildwood man faces court after property raid
A police homicide raid on a rural property has landed a man in court on weapons, drug and theft charges, but nothing linking him to…
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Food relief grants now open
A new grant program is available for food relief providers in Victoria to help those experiencing food insecurity. The $4.5 million Community Food Relief Program…
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New kindergartens to be erected
A new kinder will open at The Lakes South Morang College in 2026. The state government announced that an additional eight new kinders will open…
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Hume to mark Australia Day
Hume council has bucked a growing trend of councils cancelling Australia Day, opting instead to host an Australia Day party in the park on January…
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Mickleham Road upgrades ahead of schedule
The first stage of the Mickleham Road upgrade is expected to be completed in January 2025 – six months ahead of schedule. Once complete, the…
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My Place
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do? My name is Adriano, and I’m 42. I work as a linesman, working on the…
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Grant boost for Marymede
Marymede Catholic College will receive $6 millions from the state government to expand its Doreen campus. The funding is part of the government’s building fund…
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Health authorities rush to stem legionnaires outbreak
Melburnians are being urged to monitor for symptoms after a significant outbreak of legionnaires’ disease left several people critically unwell in intensive care. At least…
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Top performer celebrated
A Hume Anglican Grammar student has received a Premier’s VCE Award. Year 12 student and school captain, Meron Nona received the award after achieving a…













