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Helping hand for families
Sixteen not-for-profit groups in the Craigieburn, Donnybrook, and Wollert areas have been awarded a share of $24,000 at the third Donnybrae Community Fund evening, run…
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Playspace funds sought
At a meeting on Monday, October 23, Hume Council approved five applications to the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF). The GSF is a state government initiative…
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Teenage hit and run
Three teenagers have been arrested by police after they fled from a crash in St Albans yesterday. The three males were seen running from the…
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Sustainably safe summer
Sustainability Victoria is encouraging residents in the northern suburbs to look for any flammable chemicals or toxic material that might be stored in their shed…
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Hume community awards
Hume residents have been recognised at this year’s community awards ceremony, designed to celebrate and honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions. The inaugural awards…
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Nature strip feedback wanted
Hume council has released its draft Residential Nature Strip Policy in an effort to clarify maintenance responsibilities. Councillors voted to adopt the policy for community…
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Grants for mental health
Three northern suburbs organisations have received Australia Post community grants. The Doreen Mernda Nepalese Community (DMNC) in Mernda received a grant of $3000 to support…
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Craigieburn Town Centre road troubles identified
Following a bi-annual local traffic management study (LATM), Hume council will consider a raft of recommendations to increase road safety in the municipality. Thirty-six proposed…
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Goodbyes flow for mayor
Kind words flowed from the Hume council chamber on Monday, October 23, as councillors thanked outgoing mayor Joseph Haweil for his service to the community.…
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Family violence perpetrators tracked down in state-wide operation
More than 900 family violence perpetrators have been tracked down and 155 arrests were made in the north-west metro region in a major police operation.…
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Respiratory clinics set to close
The last remaining general practice respiratory clinics in Melbourne’s north are due to close at the end of October, meaning locals will no longer be…
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Tobacco store fire fuels gang war conversation
A blaze has erupted at a tobacco store in Melbourne’s north, in another suspected targeted gang war attack. A crime scene has been set up…













