News
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COVID-19 hits council services
Soaring cases of COVID-19 in the community have negatively impacted Whittlesea and Hume council’s ability to deliver services. Whittlesea recorded 856 new cases of the…
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Furry friends left waiting
Under-staffing issues due to isolating team members and a statewide veterinary shortage has led to increased wait times and rescheduled appointments at Second Chance Animal…
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Donation made with love for shelter pets
Shelter animals at Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) in Craigieburn are being kept warmer thanks to beds and blankets made with love by a council…
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More donors needed as blood donations plummet
The ‘perfect storm’ of the COVID-19 pandemic has led blood donor numbers to plummet, and Hume and Whittlesea residents being asked to roll up their…
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Yan Yean Youth Council applications open
Young people living in the Yan Yean electorate are being invited to nominate for the 2022 Yan Yean Youth Council, to represent their peers and…
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Appeal for information following Westmeadows fire
Police are appealing for information following a fire at a heritage building in Westmeadows in December. In a post to the Eyewatch – Hume Police…
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Craigieburn special school design released
The design of Craigieburn’s first dedicated special school has been revealed. The Mount Ridley Special School (interim name) was announced in the 2021-22 state government…
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Whittlesea, Hume among highest COVID-19 cases
Whittlesea and Hume remain two of the most COVID-19 infected municipalities, with the latter recording over 1000 cases today alone. According to new health department…
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New method of communication for health consumers
Patient feedback has led Northern Health to develop a website to allow a new method of understanding between clients and health professionals. Teach-Back is a…
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Woman dead after car crash in Yuroke
A woman has died following a single vehicle crash in Yuroke this morning. Police said a vehicle was travelling along Mickleham Road when it left…
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Appeal for information over alleged assault in Roxburgh Park
Police are making renewed calls for community assistance following the alleged assault of a-year-old boy in Roxburgh Park in December. Investigators have been told the…
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Park upgrade skates into Whittlesea
Thrillseekers will soon have a new space to practice their ollies, flips and grinds, with construction under way on the extension of Whittlesea Skate Park.…













