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State unemployment rate at record low

Victoria's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since records began. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released on Thursday shows...

Campfire safety warning

A record number of burns from accidents around campfires has authorities urging campers, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, to exercise greater caution around...

Visitors to the snow urged to stay safe

Residents in Melbourne's north intending to visit to the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks are encouraged to be prepared and stay safe during...

Household spending continues to increase

Household spending, including for those living in Hume and Whittlesea, rose 7.6 per cent in April 2022, compared to the same time last year,...

Grants for sporting clubs open

Community sport clubs, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, can now apply for grants for new uniforms and equipment, training, and club development. Community...

Get gas ready for winter

With temperatures dropping, AusNet Services (AusNet) is encouraging its customers, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, to ensure their homes and businesses are...

Community gardens grow in popularity after fresh produce price increases

With the cost of living increasing, and prices of fruits and vegetables skyrocketing, community gardens are seeing more members join over the last few...

Epping joins Orange Door Network

Families across Melbourne will have more access to family violence, child and family wellbeing services they need with the expansion of the North Eastern...

DPV Health at Hume Winter Lights Festival

Hume Winter Lights Festival is only one night away, and DPV Health will be putting on a light show at the Broadmeadows Town Hall...

Bundoora man charged

An alleged drug trafficker from Bundoora has been charged after detectives seized drugs and cash as part of an investigation into illegal trafficking of...

Make an upcycled knot rug at Craigieburn Library

Craigieburn Library will be hosting a rug making session on Saturday, June 25 from 1-2:30pm. You’ll learn how to use fabric to create a...

GOTAFE mobile campus is heading to Merrifield City

Local jobseekers will have better access to skills and jobs services, training, education and career counselling, as GOTAFE hits the road in their mobile...

Investigating site conditions for Epping Road Upgrade

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is adding extra lanes on Epping Road between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue, installing new traffic lights at...

Hume Highway-Craigieburn Road intersection upgrades

Works being carried out by Major Road Projects Victoria as part of the Craigieburn Road upgrades will continue over the coming months. Lanes...

Plenty Road re-opened following fatal crash

UPDATE: Plenty Road, Mill Park is now open in both directions between McKimmies Road and Childs Road following an earlier closure due to an...

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Call to protect roadside workers

The South Australian government has introduced legislation to parliament that, if passed, will reduce the speed limit when drivers pass all roadside breakdown and...

Asbestos hits Hume