News
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Giving back to his roots
Supporting his community and giving back to the country that afforded him safety is Afghan refugee Abdul Ibrahimi’s motivation to volunteer. The 22-year-old fled his…
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Budget brings builds
Whittlesea council has released its budget for the upcoming financial year, with a number of big ticket capital work projects headlining the list of expenditure.…
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Victoria’s CDS hits half a billion container deposits
Victorians in every corner of the state, including Hume and Whittlesea, are embracing the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in record numbers – having returned more…
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Senior Victorians given a voice
Hume and Whittlesea seniors are being invited to share their insights and experiences by joining the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee. Ageing Minister Ingrid Stitt…
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Budget improves gender equality: analysts
Gender equality in Victoria continues to improve according to an analysis of the recent state budget. The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) and Gender…
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July start to stone ban
From the start of July, Victorian employers will no longer be able to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered…
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Victorians encouraged to become life-makers
The state government has launched a new campaign to help Victorians including those in Hume and Whittlesea, start a family through IVF. The campaign is…
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Medicinal cannabis trial begins
The state government has started a trial to determine whether Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, who use medicinal cannabis can drive safely. Premier…
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MORE BULK-BILLED CONSULTS
More bulk-billed primary healthcare consultations are on their way for families in Hume and Whittlesea. Following extensive consultation with the primary care sector and work…
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Design awards are open
Entries for the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards are now officially open for Victoria’s leading designers, creators and innovators, including those in Hume and Whittlesea. Creative…
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Grants open for Children’s Week events
A week of free community events is coming as the state government looks to celebrate Children’s Week later this year. Eligible organisations are encouraged to…
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CFA thanks volunteers
This National Volunteer Week (NVW) CFA is acknowledging and thanking the tens of thousands of Victorians for their unpaid contributions to their communities. This year’s…













