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Police arrested suspects of extortion
Police charged two men on Wednesday evening, February 14, after the alleged extortion of Craigieburn tobacco store. A 21-year-old Mickleham man was arrested and charged…
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Feedback on animal production
Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea can now have their say on proposed changes to the state’s planning regulations for animal production. The changes…
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Historic change for gambling
Sunbury United Sporting Club will seek to reduce its gaming machine capacity, in what Hume council has called a win for the community and its…
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Community festival is back
Whittlesea council’s Community Festival will return bigger and better this year on March 17. Highlights of the program include the crowd-favourite Team Dream performance on…
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Youth council gets underway
The new Whittlesea youth council got underway last week. At the group’s first official council meeting on February 5, the group were introduced to the…
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Enough is enough
A theatrical production examining the harmful effects of problem gambling is coming to Thomastown. Commissioned by Kingston council in 2021, Enough is Enough is written…
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Australia day banished?
Hume councillors have voted for Australia Day recognition to recommence throughout the municipality, kicking off the first council meeting for the year. The controversial nature…
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Support available for job seekers
If you’ve been struggling to find work or face major obstacles in your job search, Jobs Victoria Mentors is offering Hume residents invaluable assistance to…
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Top students celebrated at Kangan Institute awards ceremony
Kangan Institute awarded a rising First Nations leader and a passionate learner with cerebral palsy for their outstanding performances. The outstanding students, who are from…
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Whittlesea Rodeo returns for its 52nd year
The Whittlesea Pro Rodeo gears up for its 52nd annual event, bringing locals a huge festival with increased prize money, events, entertainment and arena acts.…
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Get ready to celebrate Holi
South Morang will be bright and colourful for the annual Whittlesea Colour Carnival on February 25. A colourful afternoon filled with the ancient Hindu tradition…
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House fire in Greenvale
Firefighters attended a house fire in Greenvale on Monday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria attended the Clockwise Street property just after 10am. The fire involved two…













