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Climate protest causes traffic jam on Melbourne bridge
Climate protesters are using a hire truck to block three lanes of a major Melbourne bridge, causing traffic chaos during peak hour. Extinction Rebellion members…
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Hume wants a uni
Hume council is advocating for a university to be built in the northern part of the municipality. In the council’s federal budget wish list sent…
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Meth ring caught
A six-month long investigation into a methylamphetamine manufacturing ring has resulted in a number of arrests in Whittlesea, Hume and Brimbank. A total of 13…
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Liberals visit Doreen
Cost of living, roads, public transport, health and education were among some of the topics of conversation when opposition leader John Pesutto visited Doreen. Mr…
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Four children charged following Ballarat and Mill Park arson attacks
Four children have been charged as part of an investigation into a number of incidents linked to the ongoing tobacco dispute. Warrants were executed simultaneously…
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Colourful look for nbn boxes
A series of nbn broadband roadside infrastructure boxes throughout Whittlesea have been given a colourful makeover. The ordinarily grey boxes have been adorned with Aboriginal…
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Funding for Hume men’s sheds
The Tullamarine Community House and Men’s Shed and Hume Men’s Shed in Sunbury are among 28 sheds that will benefit from the latest round of…
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More kinders coming
Gladstone Views Primary School will be home to a new kindergarten in 2026. A total of 13 kindergartens will open across the state, creating 1600…
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More toy libraries for families
Six new toy libraries including in Hume, Deer Park and Truganina will be established. Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn announced $445,000 in funding for the first…
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Making her mark
Kalkallo community advocate Ally Watson wants to inspire others ahead of International Women’s Day. Ms Watson was among the winners at last year’s Hume council…
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Driving change in Hume
The local community can now comment on Hume council’s draft transport strategy. Councillors adapted the draft strategy at the February 26 council meeting with the…
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Infants and parents to benefit from multilingual resources
Being a first time parent can be difficult enough without the resources, advice and support services needed to navigate life with a newborn, being in…
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