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Social housing construction blitz
New social housing will be built in Hume and Whittlesea as part of the state government’s Big Housing Build. Under the $5.3 billion plan, more…
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Carols, the COVID way
Jingle Bells the Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight is still going ahead but in an entirely different way. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the carols have gone…
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New Lort Smith clinic a step closer
Lort Smith’s new facility in Campbellfield is a step closer following a $150,000 grant from the state government. The animal care and welfare organisation has…
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Retail therapy close to home
Mickleham residents hit the shops last week as the early awaited Merrifield City opened. The first stage of the new retail and lifestyle hub, which…
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Cancer treatment at home
Northern Health cancer patients will be able to receive some of their treatment at home as part of a new home-based care program. The Northern…
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Charity house takes shape
Everyone’s on the tools as the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal Charity House takes shape at Wollert. Going under the hammer in 2021 on April…
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Christmas hug for charity
Bundoora charity Big Group Hug will be able to lend a hand to more vulnerable children and their families after receiving a $10,000 Christmas bonus.…
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Heart health risks high in Hume
Hume residents are among the most inactive in the state, according to new data released by the Heart Foundation. The Australian Heart Maps data looked…
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Christmas giving
Hume Anglican Grammar staff are shaking up their Kris Kringle this year, opting to donate gifts to Anglicare instead of buying for each other. The…
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Quacking success
Surfers were quacking last week as URBNSURF held its inaugural Rubber Duck Party Wave. Joining the surfers on the waves were 100 rubber ducks that…
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More trains, more often
Craigieburn and Upfield passengers will benefit from more frequent trains following the announcement of extra train services from January 31. An additional 450 train services…
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Grassfire warning
Hume and Whittlesea residents are being urged to be prepared for a potential grassfire-dominated fire season. The latest seasonal bushfire outlook for Victoria indicates the…
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