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New schools open for learning
Children in Mickleham and Kalkallo now have easier access to quality education, with the opening of two new schools last week. The new Yubup Primary…
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Chickens escape amid blaze
A shed fire caused 100 chickens to get out on the loose in Coolaroo. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was alerted of on Kyabram Street, Coolaroo…
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State champion event returns
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is encouraging brigades across the state, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter…
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New Social Services Regulator
Vulnerable Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will be better protected with the new Social Services Regulator commencing February 5. The regulator is set…
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Focus on jet ski hoons as police use body cams in Peninsula crackdown
For Victorians, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, who are planning to head to the Mornington Peninsula this summer, police have issued a warning to…
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First case of mpox in Victoria for 2024 prompts warning
Victoria has recorded its first locally-acquired case of mpox in almost six months, prompting a reminder for groups at highest risks to be aware of…
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Be aware of the Queensland fruit fly
Agriculture Victoria is urging Victorians including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to take caution when tucking into homegrown tomatoes or a fruit platters , to…
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Young Achiever Awards call for nominations
Nominations close soon for the 2024 Victorian 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards, midnight on Tuesday 13, February. There is still time to nominate a young person…
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Victoria to lead in economic growth
Victoria, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will lead all states in economic growth over the next five years, according to forecasts in the Deloitte…
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Half of workers in insecure jobs forced to work due to lack of paid leave
Over 50 per cent of workers in insecure jobs – including fixed-term and independent contractors, casuals, and gig platform workers – have reported to have…
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Stopping the school of lice
It’s back to school time in Hume and Whittlesea, and unfortunately for many school children (and their parents) it’s also the return of head lice.…
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Bringing the tastes of the streets of Türkiye to Melbourne
The Turkish Pazar Festival will transform the Queen Victoria Market into a traditional Turkish street market over two days on March 2 and 3. Pazar…
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