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Two spots up for grabs in Meadow Valley
Two new faces will represent the Meadow Valley ward on Hume council. Three-time former mayor Geoff Porter and councillor Jana Taylor have decided not to…
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Candidates want change in Aitken ward
Four current councillors and two former councillors are among those seeking election for the Aitken ward in the Hume council election. Overall, 27 candidates have…
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Virtual council meeting concerns
The Broadmeadows Progress Association has raised concerns about how online council meetings are run by Hume council. The group wrote to Hume chief executive Domenic…
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Mickleham Road a top priority
The duplication of Mickleham Road has been named as the top priority for the Interface Councils. The Interface Councils, a group of 10 councils that…
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Outdoor dining on the menu
Outdoor dining is set to be on the menu this summer across Whittlesea. Businesses across the state have been given the go-ahead to expand their…
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Indigenous names for new schools
Two new schools in Mickleham and Greenvale have been given official names ahead of opening next year. The two schools have been going by interim…
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Plumbing centre fast tracked
Construction of a Sustainable Plumbing Centre will be fast-tracked at Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus. The state government has committed $5.5 million for the project through…
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Police investigate attempted arm robbery
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a service station in Campbellfield earlier this month. Detectives from Fawkner Embona Taskforce have been told two…
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Coroner calls for cultural support
A Victorian coroner has found there needs to be more cultural support for vulnerable south Asian women in Whittlesea following a rise in suicides. Last…
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Plan to fix lake
A water quality management plan will be developed to address concerns about the conditions at Jack Roper Lake. Hume councillor Naim Kurt earlier this year…
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Police lend a hand
With more people needing help from Encompass Care in Bundoora, the group has had some special helpers volunteer their time. Every Tuesday, Mernda police have…
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A place for the whole community
Work has started on the construction of the largest community centre in Hume – the Merrifield North Multipurpose Centre. The $12.9 million development will accommodate…
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