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Man charged over ‘targeted’ fatal shooting at shops
A 40-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murder over a fatal shooting of a Broadmeadows man at a strip of…
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Hume calls for better housing
Hume council is calling on the state government to attend a meeting to discuss local social housing, which council says is in a concerning condition.…
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Grants open for emergency volunteers
Applications have officially opened for this year’s $15 million Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). VESEP is an annual grant program that supports Victorian emergency…
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Nowhere to hide for family violence offenders
Victoria Police is warning the state’s most dangerous family violence perpetrators there’s nowhere to hide – as a crackdown leads to a record number of…
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My Place – Harsimran Kaur
Harsimran Kaur is a local who has her sights set on running for Hume council later this year, for now, she tells Star Weekly about…
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Yayoi Kusama to shine through Summer
Victorians and visitors are set to flock in the thousands to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this summer, with a world-premiere exhibition of contemporary…
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Enrolments now open for Prep 2025
The state government has opened enrolments for the 2025 intake of Prep students – encouraging families to plan their applications for their preferred school as…
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Raising Awareness Of Renters’ Rights
The state government is raising awareness for Hume and Whittlesea renters and the minimum standards in rentals as the renting taskforce targets and cracks down…
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New grants for live music
The state government has announced new grants to support jobs for Victorian musicians, music venues and festivals. Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks has launched the…
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Multicultural media funding
Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea will receive support to tell their stories through the state’s vibrant multicultural media outlets. The state government said…
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Big wins for basketball
Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will get the chance to cheer on their hometown basketball heroes before the Olympic and Paralympic Games. All…
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Instilling strength in young victims
A book dealing with impact of family violence on children will be available at The Orange Door services across Melbourne’s north-west. The Orange Door is…













