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Ambulance response times rise in Whittlesea, Hume

Average code one ambulance response times in Hume and Whittlesea topped 16 minutes in the three months to June as demand on the service...

Motorcyclist killed in Thomastown collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Thomastown on Tuesday night. Police were told a bus and motorcyclist collided at the...

Worker dies following Wollert truck accident

A truck driver has died after he was crushed by a tipper trailer in Wollert on Friday. It is understood the 59-year-old was working to...

State government to hand out free masks

Free N95 and KN95 masks will be handed out by the state government protect vulnerable Victorians. Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said...

Expo to showcase airport jobs

Hume residents searching for work are being encouraged to attend a Melbourne Airport jobs expo later this month. The expo, which is only open to...

Improved support for breast cancer patients

Whittlesea patients with metastatic breast cancer will benefit from the support of a new McGrath Foundation breast care nurse. Metastatic breast care nurse Kathryn Wallace...

Barry Road upgrade underway

The upgrade to one of the busiest bridges in Melbourne’s north is underway. Maintenance and rehabilitation work kicked off on the Barry Road bridge on...

Grants available for local trade organisations

Eligible trader groups and business chambers are encouraged to apply for the third round of grants under the Business Chambers and Trader Groups program. Up...

Keep vigilant on flooded roads or near water

Road users are reminded to be extra vigilant for transport-related drowning risks during August, as new data reveals this month as the most dangerous...

Westmeadows paramedics reunited with patient for stroke week

Westmeadows paramedics Rhiannon Smith and Shelley Portelli have been reunited with a Moonee Ponds father they helped treat after he experienced stroke-like symptoms to...

Speeding P-plater’s car impounded

A P-plater has lost his car after he was detected driving at 168km/h in an 80km/h zone in South Morang on Sunday. Police detected a...

Think F.A.S.T this stroke week

Major landmarks across Melbourne, including Town Hall Broadmeadows, will be lit up in green and blue to mark National Stroke Week, which begins Monday,...

Starring role for St Albans

A film, shot mainly in Melbourne's north-west, , is among a swag of films premiering at the Melbourne International Film Festival. MIFF is returning to...

State election a federal replay in north-west

While electorates in Whittlesea and Hume are relatively safe seats, voters should expect similar swings against the Labor Party in the November state election...

Call for better council culture

Hume council has welcomed the Victorian Local Governance Association’s (VLGA) call for action on negative council culture, addressed by the Victorian Local Government Culture...

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Vic Metro squad revealed

Five Calder Cannons and four Northern Knights players have been named in the Victoria Metro squad for the under-18 boys AFL National Championships. A squad...