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Libraries are ‘yours for the taking’

A well-stocked, maintained library is a magical place to be. At least, you’d think so – except just 7.89 per cent of Hume’s population...

Tips for protecting yourself from mosquito bites

Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites as we look to enjoy some mild autumn weather or go away to enjoy...

Calling all budding gardeners in Whittlesea

Do you have a green thumb or a keen interest in growing fresh food? Whittlesea council is offering a helping hand to set up new...

Lights boost pedestrian safety in Thomastown

It's now even easier to get in and around Thomastown Shopping Centre, thanks to the new pedestrian operated traffic lights installed at High Street,...

Candidates warned over donation returns

Twenty-four candidates who nominated for the 2020 elections at three councils in Melbourne's north-west have been officially warned by the Local Government Inspectorate after...

Mosques to open doors to community this Sunday

Thomastown Mosque and the ICMG Meadow Heights Mosque will open their doors to friends and neighbours on Sunday, March 13 for the Islamic Council...

Long weekend road safety blitz

Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads and plan ahead for the long weekend, after a heartbreaking start to the year. In...

Circus extravaganza comes to South Morang

A live circus rock tribute to David Bowie will kick-off this year's Whittlesea Community Festival. The Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre will come alive...

Faces of Whittlesea

A series of 24 captivating community portraits by artist Ron Driscoll will be on display in South Morang from March 10. The portraits are part...

Campbellfield business charged after man was crushed by shipping container

A stone benchtop business has been charged by WorkSafe after a man was fatally crushed at a Campbellfield factory in February 2020. Best Benchtop and...

Search for missing Gladstone Park man Robert

Police are appealing for assistance to help locate missing Gladstone Park man Robert. The 42-year-old was last seen at an address on Bradford Close on...

Information appeal following Mernda collision

Mernda police are appealing for information following a collision on Bridge Inn Road late last month. Police said the incident occurred on Bridge Inn Road,...

Vaccine clinic to pop up in Wollert

A vaccination clinic will be popping up in Wollert this week. The clinic will be based at the Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre and will have...

Emily’s path less travelled

Thornhill Park electrician Emily Waras hopes to inspire other woman to take up a trade. The Kangan Institute graduate works full-time as an electrical carriage...

Hume marks International Women’s Day

Hume council will host a livestreamed event and panel discussion this morning to mark International Women's Day. Council said the event will celebrate the "social,...

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Aussies urged to roll up their sleeves

With one in three people experiencing high blood pressure, Australians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, are being urged to visit their local doctor...