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Whittlesea celebrates local heroes
Whittlesea will shine a spotlight on the bravery and dedication of local emergency services at the upcoming emergency services expo and 29th annual blessing of…
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New upgrades for Henderson Creek
Families in South Morang now have a fresh reason to head outdoors with the revitalisation of Hendersons Creek Wetland Park and Playground officially unveiled on…
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Shape Hume’s next budget
Hume council is looking for ideas to be included in its next budget, and wants you to have your say. In the 2025-26 budget, council…
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Stepping on sepsis to save lives
Northern Health has stepped back into the fight against sepsis, recognising world sepsis day on Saturday, September 13, with its locally developed step on sepsis…
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Locals pitch in to clean Whittlesea
Whittlesea residents are taking roadside rubbish into their own hands, running regular community cleanups along Plenty Road. Since July 2024, local resident Clive Denholm has…
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Kinder demand to soar
Unmet demand in Sunbury kindergartens will reach 751 by 2036, according to the latest data by Hume council. Council released its joint Kindergarten Infrastructure and…
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Free travel for carers
Victorian carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during National Carers Week from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18. Victorian carers…
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Councils get road safety cash
Roads across Victoria will be upgraded as part of a $210 million program designed to reduce road trauma. Under the Safe Local Roads and Streets…
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Subbies payment bill introduced
The state government has unveiled reforms designed to make sure subcontractors get paid on time and in full. On Wednesday, Housing and Building Minister Harriet…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by Monash University’s SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing contraception information…
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Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse
New Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast reveals how everyday technology is being weaponised in abusive relationships and how bystanders can help. Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched…
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Donors needed now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call follows record high demand for…













