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Appeal for witnesses to South Morang hoon driving

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of hoon driving in Darius Terrace, South Morang. Frustrated residents have contacted Mernda police about the...

Green wedge plan hailed by council

New initiatives to protect the environment, a farmers and makers market, support for local business and advocacy to the Victorian government are just some...

Council’s vision for a strong Whittlesea economy

Whittlesea council has adopted a streamlined strategy that will guide its approach to building and supporting a strong and innovative local economy over the...

O’Herns Road dry-stone walls restored

Dry-stone walls which were used as property boundaries in the northern suburbs more than 150 years ago have been relocated and restored as part...

Police investigate attack on Mernda pet cats

Police are searching for a man they believed attacked two pet cats outside a home in Mernda last week. Investigators have been told a man,...

Stumping up funding for Donnybrook cricket nets

Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Olivine Reserve following a state government funding boost. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said...

Nightly M80 roadworks

A section of the M80 Ring Road will close nightly until Thursday, February 24 as part of an upgrade. The M80 will be closed Greensborough-bound...

Autumn construction blitz in the north

A section of the M80 Ring Road will close from this weekend for asphalt works, will buses will replace trains on the Craigieburn line...

Mickleham quarantine hub opens

Mickleham's quarantine hub has opened. The Donnybrook Road facility opened on Monday, February 21, providing accommodation for unvaccinated travellers. According to the state government, the hub...

Information sought over Tullamarine break-in

Police are appealing for public assistance after a man broke into a home in Tullamarine on Thursday, February 17. It is understood the unknown man...

Splash ‘n’ vax coming to Hume

'Splash 'n' vax' vaccination clinics will be popping up at Hume's three leisure and aquatic centre from next week. The council initiative will enable people...

Volunteers needed

Whittlesea council is on the lookout for volunteers to make a contribution to the community by joining its Delivered Meals and Community Connectors...

E-scooter debate divides Hume councillors

A discussion about bringing an e-scooter trial to Hume divided opinion among councillors at a meeting held last week, with council ultimately resolving to...

Don’t leave your furry friends behind

RSPCA Victoria wants to remind you that leaving your furry friends behind over summer without proper care is wrong, as summer pet abandonment rates...

Extra vaccine clinics pop up in Whittlesea

Extra vaccination sites will be popping up across the City of Whittlesea this weekend. The sites, hosted by council, will offer first, second and booster...

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Free lunch a big win

In collaboration with the Homestead Community and Learning Centre and DPV Health, the Northern Turkish Women’s Association has been serving up free hot lunches...