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State election a federal replay in north-west
While electorates in Whittlesea and Hume are relatively safe seats, voters should expect similar swings against the Labor Party in the November state election as…
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Call for better council culture
Hume council has welcomed the Victorian Local Governance Association’s (VLGA) call for action on negative council culture, addressed by the Victorian Local Government Culture Review…
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Old tales set to bring new lessons
A creative producer Kathleen Reynolds is reaching out to older people throughout Melbourne’s north-west to come forward to tell the stories of their lives so…
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First aid for four-legged friends
Victorian pet owners, such as those in Whittlesea and Hume, are being encouraged to ensure they know basic first aid skills to care for their…
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Hume celebrates Wurundjeri Week
From August 1 to 7, Hume council celebrated Wurundjeri Week for the third year running. Council city services director Hector Gaston said it was an…
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Grants open for rainbow events
The state government is investing $220,000 into this year’s Pride Events and Festivals Fund, to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and…
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End to UK ban sees rise in blood donors
More than 20,000 Australians have signed up to become blood and plasma donors since the ‘mad cow’ ban was lifted last month. New figures released…
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Community Calendar
Creative arts and fitness Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday. ■ 9309 8531 Craft and Conversation Craigieburn library…
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Hume suburbs join million dollar club
Greenvale and Attwood have joined the million club, new Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data reveals. REIV data for the June quarter shows the…
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Flu vaccine numbers on the rise
More than half a million Victorians have received their free flu vaccine this flu season. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas on Thursday announced that more than…
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Speeding charges for P-Plater
A P-plater has lost his car and had his licence suspended after he was detected allegedly driving at 178km/h in an 80km/h zone in South…
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Council push for net zero in new developments
Whittlesea council has joined with 23 other Victorian councils in a push for greater sustainability requirements for new developments. Council has lodged a planning scheme…
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