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Whittlesea Aboriginal Gathering Place a step closer

A business case for a $10 million Aboriginal Gathering Place at Quarry Hills Park in Mernda has been given the green light by Whittlesea...

Wait for Mernda pool continues

Mernda residents won’t be diving into the suburb’s long-awaited swimming pool any time soon, with Whittlesea council planning to begin construction of an aquatic...

Two arrested in relation to St Albans death

Two Thomastown residents have been charged as part of an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in St Albans earlier this month. A...

Specialist staff boost for Northern Hospital

Additional specialist staff will be deployed to Northern Hospital in a bid to help ease the impact of the latest COVID wave on the...

Northern Health virtual emergency department to expand

The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at Northern Hospital will be expanded to enable up to 500 patients per day to access the service. The virtual...

Pop up recycling in Wollert

Get rid of your large flattened cardboard boxes, household batteries, printer cartridges, soft plastics and polystyrene at the Wollert Pop-up recycling drop off on...

Learn sweet cooking skills in Broadmeadows

Knowing how to cook easy, cheap and healthy meals is worth its weight in gold. Hume council has partnered with OzHarvest to bring their...

Gardening workshop in Craigieburn

There's never been a better time to get the kids into gardening – and edible gardening no less. Hume council has launched a new...

VBA warning for residents

The Victorian Building Authority is urging parents and carers in Hume and Whittlesea to be extra vigilant around hot water during winter. The VBA...

More funding for Small Business Ventilation Program

The state government has launched the next round of its $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program. Eligible businesses, including those in Hume and Whittlesea,...

Cancer council urges bowel cancer screening

Cancer Council and the Australian government are encouraging all Australians aged 50 to 74, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to 'Get2it' and be...

Disabled sport stars set to be recognised

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Finalists will be announced in October and the awards ceremony will be...

Government to recruit 300 forest firefighters

The state government is recruiting 300 forest firefighters to help keep Victorians safe over the upcoming fire season. Environment and Climate Action minister Lily D’Ambrosio...

Urgent call for blood donors

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent national call for donors, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, with New South Wales being especially...

Better harrassment protection in the workplace

Victorians will be better protected from sexual harassment in workplaces, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, under reforms that will change the way...

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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...