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Ministering to the arts in Campbellfield

Reverend John Vander Reest ostensibly retired three years ago, but that same year he began leading a small congregation at Scots Church in Campbellfield. “My...

Bubup Wilam fights for federal funding

A Thomastown childcare centre for Aboriginal children and families has taken its fight for federal government funding to the national capital. Bubup Wilam for Early...

Hume councillor breached code: report

Two Hume councillors at the centre of a misconduct probe maintain they were victims of a political witchhunt. Cr Jack Medcraft, who was suspended for...

Northern suburbs worst for family violence rates

Hume is a hot bed for family violence, home to the highest number of reported incidents in the state, according to the latest crime...

UK man on gun and stolen credit card charges

A British man has been charged with a number of offences including burglary and theft following the theft of hundreds of credit cards, guns...

Fine affinity with felines

Chris Jones is on the prowl for the most dedicated cat lover in the north. The Thomastown pet shop manager wants to educate people about...

Broadmeadows special school finally opens

A Broadmeadows school for intellectually disabled students has finally opened its new early and middle-years campuses. The Broadmeadows Special Development School’s Dimboola Road campus has...

Campbellfield automotive company bucks trends

A family-owned Campbellfield company that manufacturers metal car parts has opened a new $5 million factory. Victoria’s Industry Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, stood alongside Abcor director...

MPs urged to push gay marriage free vote

Regional senators are being urged to support a free vote on same-sex marriage, with an increasing number of constituents in McEwen and Bendigo writing...

Panel endorses Bulla Road and Melbourne Airport link

The Bulla bypass and Melbourne Airport link are a step closer after the projects were endorsed by an independent planning panel. In January, state Planning...

Whittlesea pets on the outer

More than 1800 Whittlesea pets are now officially unregistered with renewals now two months overdue. Whittlesea council is urging pet owners to pay their...

Vandals get busy on Hume parks

After suffering relatively little parks and gardens vandalism in recent years, Hume has copped a spate of offences across the city in the past...

Unemployed Hume youths land jobs with TNT

  A partnership between Hume council and courier service TNT Express has secured jobs for 10 unemployed residents. The council’s Local Jobs for Local People program,...

South Morang man runs red light, ends with drugs, firearm charges

A South Morang man who was pulled over by police for running a red light was found with weapons, drugs and fireworks in his...

Melbourne Airport: Another freeway, Bulla Pass endorsed

The Bulla Bypass and Melbourne Airport Link are a step closer after the projects were endorsed by an independent planning panel. In January, Planning Minister...

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Tigers add local talent back to squad

The hard work over the past couple of years for Westmeadows is paying off, with the club welcoming back a number of players early...