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First Nations initiatives funding in Victorian state budget

First Nations initiatives were winners in the Victorian state budget 2022-23 handed down on Tuesday, May 3. The government said the budget contains $400...

Hospital care at home for Victorians

Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will gain better access to nurses, clinicians and allied health professionals from their homes through new funding...

More funding from state government to better support women

The state government is investing more than $240 million in the 2022/23 budget to end family violence and build a better future for Victorian...

Lowalde Recreation Reserve in Epping to be upgraded

The city of Whittlesea is inviting residents to share their ideas for future improvements to Lowalde Recreation Reserve in Epping. Community feedback will help...

Northern Health young surgeon wins award

Northern Health trainee surgeon, Dr Jasmina Kevric, won the Junior Doctor of the Year Award at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria Awards held...

Broadmeadows mancharged for possessing firearm

A 37-year-old Broadmeadows man is one of two arrested by police after a firearm was recovered in Reservoir this morning (May 6). Officers were patrolling...

Police crackdown on illicit firearms in Melbourne’s north-west

Detectives have conducted 35 compliance searches, arrested three men and issued a further four Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) as part of an operation to...

Bus drivers walk off the job in Melbourne’s north

Commuters in Melbourne’s north are being told to brace themselves for severe disruptions today (May 6) as 1500 bus drivers walk off the job...

Factory fire in Coolaroo

An advice message was issued this morning (May 5) following a factory fire in Coolaroo. Fire crews were first called to a factory in...

Coffee with council

This month's coffee with council event will provide Whittlesea residents with the opportunity to chat with administrators and senior council staff. A mix of representatives...

Hume council warns against political advertising on property

Hume city council has warned federal candidates against political advertising on council property including road reserves ahead of the 2022 election later this month....

Mickleham man shot dead

UPDATE: The victim of the Mickleham shooting has been identified as 22-year-old Korey Kesici. The young man was shot multiple times after leaving home...

South Morang reserve upgraded

South Morang’s soccer stars now have a new space to play with council redeveloping the sports ground at Hillsview Recreation Reserve. City of Whittlesea...

Some of Whittlesea’s best playgrounds

Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but the last couple of years highlighted even more...

Ambulance response times down despite record demands

Ambulance Victoria employees have reduced ambulance response times across Hume and Whittlesea, despite record demand for emergency medical services. The average emergency response time...

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Caution of camping near trees

With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding Hume and Whittlesea residents about...