News
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Tensions fly high
Melbourne Airport is again pushing for an underground train connection, as its turbulent relationship with the state government continues. The airport has distributed a million…
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Response times trending down
Hume and Whittlesea municipalities have recorded improved ambulance response times for urgent care for a second consecutive quarter, according to the latest Ambulance Victoria (AV)…
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2025 and 2026 Kinder applications open
Applications for three-year-old kindergarten in 2025 and four-year-old kindergarten in 2026 in Whittlesea are now open. With 43 kindergartens in Whittlesea, including the newly opened…
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Man charged after armed robbery
A 42-year-old Beveridge man has been charged following an attempted armed robbery at a licensed premises in Airport West last year. The man was arrested…
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New hospital opens doors
Victoria’s newest private hospital is now open in Epping. The $145 million Northern Private Hospital has pioneered the latest digital devices for patient safety and…
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Schools chalk up first day
Students all across Melbourne’s north returned to school last week. Among the schools welcoming students for the first time were Yubup Primary in Mickleham, and…
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My Place
Hume Community Award nominee Colin Downing chats with Zoe Moffatt about living in Craigieburn and being recognised for outstanding community leadership. Tell us a bit…
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Docherty’s doggy donation
Sam Docherty has chosen Mackillop Family Services as a recipient of a large donation. The Carlton co-captain was the winner of the 2023 Jim Stynes…
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Chop it down: Residents
A group of Tullamarine residents is pushing for an oversized tree to be removed from their street. Nineteen Janus Street residents have signed a petition…
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Chopped locks for cancer
Rhyan Osmond has said goodbye to his much-loved mullet, donating his hair to the Kids with Cancer Foundation and raising money for the Wigs 4…
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Providing youths with hope
Young people are the hidden story of the housing crisis, according to an annual report from leading youth homelessness service Hope Street. According to the…
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Hunters rejoice and reload
Duck hunting is set to stay for another season following the state government’s decision to reject parliament’s inquiry into Victoria’s recreational native bird hunting arrangements,…













