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The most popular dog breed in Hume

There’s no doubt the average pet owner in Hume is a dog-person. In the year to June 30, 18,562 pups were registered with Hume council,...

Another 1500 homes planned for Hume

Another 1500 homes will be built near Craigieburn as part of a plan for a new development in the outer north. The Victorian Planning Authority...

Spring fashion in focus at Pacific Epping

The weather might still be cold and wet but spring has descended on Epping. All things spring have taken over Pacific Epping, with the Cooper...

Pet complaints on the rise in Hume

Complaints to Hume council about nuisance cats and dogs have surged by 33 per cent in the past three years, new data reveals. Latest data...

Family violence cases on the rise at Whittlesea Community Connections

An average of one person each day is contacting Whittlesea Community Connections about family violence, despite the organisation not being a specialist family violence...

Bid to bring 10,000 jobs to Whittlesea in five years

Whittlesea council is on a mission to attract 10,000 new jobs to the municipality over the next five years. The bold vision is part of...

New cops pledged for Whittlesea police station

Two new police officers will be added to Whittlesea police station in a bid to address community safety concerns. The Police Association has been told...

Craigieburn Junction to create hundreds of jobs

Craigieburn Junction, which is being built at 420 Craigieburn Road by the Oreana Property Group, will feature large-format retailers and fast food restaurants. Development general...

Good luck shines on Mooncake Festival

One of the biggest festivals on the Chinese calendar is set to be celebrated in Whittlesea next month. The Mooncake or mid-autumn festival is the...

Whittlesea school stepping up for Steptember

Two students at Diamond Valley Special Development School are proving to be an inspiration to teachers and staff at the school’s Whittlesea campus. The students,...

‘Horror’ run just a normal day for Whittlesea commuters

Whittlesea residents took to social media last Thursday to share their nightmare commutes and call for more investment in roads and public transport. The National...

Countback for Whittlesea council vacancy

A countback will be held next month to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea council following the death of Cr John Butler. The north ward councillor...

Police investigating brawl at South Morang Football Club after grand final loss

Police are investigating a brawl at the South Morang Football Club on Saturday night following the club’s Northern Football League division three grand final...

Whittlesea councillor John Butler dies after an illness

Whittlesea councillors and staff are paying tribute to Cr John Butler following his death yesterday after an illness. In a statement, mayor Ricky Kirkham said...

A sad day for senior citizen

A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system. Norma...

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Cyber blackout warning

Australians are being warned of the risks of cyber blackouts this summer as extreme heat threatens the nation’s power grid. Data from insights agency Gartner...