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Funds to improve accessibility
Merriang Special Development School is among a number of schools throughout Hume and Whittlesea receiving grants to make big upgrades. They have received $965,385 to…
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Suspicious fire in Thomastown
A suspicious fire occurred on Dalton Road, Thomastown on Tuesday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a building fire in Thomastown at about 4.15am.…
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Piece of history uncovered
The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has uncovered a hidden part of Doreen’s infrastructure history dating back over 150 years. An environmental advisor working on the…
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Battery life extended
The Big Battery Rescue has returned for another year, and one local school is eyeing off a big campaign of collecting. Gilgai Plains Primary School…
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Protesters causing employee unease
The front of Campbellfield’s HTA facility has been the home of constant Pro-Palestine protests since January, with staff refusing to work due to fears of…
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Residents’ overcrowding worries
Five Jacana residents have fronted a Hume council meeting to express their concerns about a proposed seven-bedroom dwelling on Sunset Boulevard. Council received an application…
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Greater governance for councils
New legislation introduced by the state government is seeking to improve the governance and integrity standards of councils across the state. The reform of the…
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Nominations open for manufacturing hall of fame
Victoria’s most advanced and innovative manufacturers are being encouraged to nominate for the 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. On May 2, Jobs and…
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Mother’s Day scam alert for shoppers
The state government is reminding Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to be extra cautious when buying gifts this Mother’s Day, with data showing…
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Dog down under competition opens
The search has begun for Australia’s oldest, heroic, sportiest, hardest working and most talented dogs. Entries are now open for the inaugural The Dog Down…
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Renewable Energy Leader To Chair The SEC
The state government has appointed a permanent board to lead the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC). State Electricity Commission Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced Simon Corbell…
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Keeping Victorians safe online
The state government is marking World Password Day by launching a new cyber safety campaign to keep Victorians, including Hume and Whittlesea, safe online. Government…
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