Celebrate our seniors at Victorian Seniors Festival
When Carole Doyle retired in 2000, she never planned to idly sit around.
The 68-year-old says she’s always enjoyed being involved with the community, meeting...
Roxburgh Park FC hoping for cash splash at Lakeside Drive Reserve
Roxburgh Park Football Club hopes its Lakeside Drive Reserve home ground will be the next sports precinct to be upgraded by Hume council, after...
Bundoora couple first to be fined under Victoria’s commercial tanning ban
Bundoora couple Clare and Jason Zahra have become the first Victorians to be prosecuted for running an illegal tanning salon since a ban on...
Craigieburn morning peak trains among Melbourne’s most overcrowded
The Craigieburn line is one of Melbourne’s most overcrowded, with half its morning peak services carrying too many passengers.
The latest passenger load survey by...
Hume community safety forum to help migrants get to know local police
Migrants and refugees living in Hume are being encouraged to take part in a coming community forum to help them get to know their...
Former Hume mayor Casey Nunn the latest councillor to announce she won’t contest the...
Former Hume mayor Casey Nunn is the latest councillor to announce that she won’t be contesting the election.
Cr Nunn, who became the city’s youngest...
La Trobe University nursing students boosting health of Dallas residents
A group of nursing students from Bundoora’s La Trobe University are learning first hand the importance of community health programs.
The third-year students have been...
Crime on the rise in Whittlesea, Hume
Burglaries are on the rise in Whittlesea, with an average of 35 properties broken into each week in the past financial year.
Data from the...
‘Legend’ status for Djerriwarrh Community and Education
A Melton community service has been recognised for its legendary commitment to engaging and educating local residents.
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services were awarded the...
Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he...
Hume, Whittlesea hopefuls eye council spots
Forty-seven candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the Hume council election, with 36 people set to contest the Whittlesea election.
Both councils...
RSPCA names Hume, Whittlesea as animal cruelty hotspots
Hume and Whittlesea have been named as hotspots for animal cruelty by the RSPCA.
The animal welfare organisation received 704 reports of animal cruelty from...
Alex Haynes named new Whittlesea Community Connections CEO
Former Oxfam Australia consultant Alex Haynes has been named the new chief executive of Whittlesea Community Connections.
Ms Haynes replaces former chief executive Jemal Ahmet,...
Al Siraat College cyclists raising money to help children with cancer
A team of cyclists from Epping’s Al Siraat College will put their fitness to the test to raise money to help children with cancer.
A...
Craigieburn student receives Fred Hollows humanity award
Siyoda Jayawardene is proud of her Sri Lankan heritage.
The Willmott Park Primary School grade six student spends her free time promoting Sri Lankan culture...
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