Whittlesea residents urged to cut long grass to reduce fire risk
Whittlesea residents have just 10 more days to ensure their grass isn’t too long, with the council about to begin its annual fire inspection...
Call to fast track Wollert transport link
A feasibility study on a Wollert transport link will begin within five years, but residents say it is not soon enough.
According to the recently...
Whittlesea, Hume mark Remembrance Day
Communities across Whittlesea and Hume paused for a minute’s silence on Saturday to honour Australia’s fallen soldiers for Remembrance Day.
The day marked the 99th...
In tune for Hawkstowe Music day
Music will fill the historic Le Page Homestead on Sunday for Hawkstowe Music.
The annual event at the South Morang homestead is organised by Plenty...
Diversity award goes to Western Water
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges’ water supplier has been celebrated for its diversity.
Western Water was honoured as the winner of the diversity category at Hume...
Kris Pavlidis elected Whittlesea mayor
Newly-elected Whittlesea mayor Kris Pavlidis has pledged to strengthen the council’s relationships with local MPs to achieve better outcomes for residents.
The South-west Ward councillor...
Geoff Porter elected as Hume mayor for third time
Geoff Porter has earned himself a place in the history books.
The veteran Meadow Valley Ward councillor became the first person elected as Hume mayor...
Refugee Network screens Murder On The Orient Express
The Hobsons Bay Refugee Network has set in train its final film fundraiser for the year.
The HBRN will next week screen a remake of...
‘No rules’ festival in Oaklands Junction knocked back
Plans to host a “no rules” music festival with up to 10,000 attendees in Oaklands Junction have been shut down by Hume council.
The council...
Celebrate 20 years of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden
Garden-lovers are encouraged to join Friends of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden and Hume council to celebrate the garden’s 20th anniversary.
The Alister Clark...
Jobs tactic to fight crime
Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and...
Broadmeadows tipped to be next property hot spot
Broadmeadows is fast becoming a property hot spot, with prices soaring by almost 30 per cent since March.
Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) figures...
Plea for Whittlesea police station works
A group of Whittlesea residents is calling on the state government to fund a refurbishment of the Whittlesea police station in next year’s budget.
The...
Craigieburn residents frustrated by NBN and mobile services
Craigieburn residents are among the nation’s most frustrated internet and mobile phone users, a new report shows.
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s (TIO) annual report shows...
Locals set to be Queen’s Baton Relay bearers
Five Whittlesea residents and one from Hume have been chosen as baton bearers for next year’s Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.
Craigieburn’s Kevin O’Callaghan, Doreen’s...
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Urgent call for blood donors
Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors this week after a record number of planned blood donations were cancelled in the first...
