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Six arrested, drugs and firearms seized
Police have arrested six people, including a 40-year-old Doreen man and seized two firearms and approximately $500,000 worth of illegal drugs, during raids conducted across…
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Decision to abolish free camping welcomed
Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria (CRPVic) has welcomed the Victorian government’s decision to abolish free camping at Parks Victoria campsites, following a sustained advocacy campaign…
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Strike to stop bus services
Bus services across Melbourne’s north and west will be disrupted by industrial action tomorrow. More than 800 drivers with bus operators Dysons and CDC will…
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Councillors slam $10m glass recycling rollout
Hume council has pushed back against a looming state-mandated glass recycling program, branding the reform inefficient, costly, and out of touch with community needs despite…
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Pawsitive impact at Mernda Central
Mernda Central College has found its most unlikely wellbeing champion, not in a textbook or policy, but in the soft golden fur of Sonny, a…
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The biggest and most common tax mistake
CPA Australia is urging taxpayers not to rush into lodging their tax returns early, with this being one of the biggest and most common mistakes.…
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Local program empowers women through basketball and coaching
From the sidelines to the centre court, a groundbreaking local initiative is transforming how women and gender-diverse people engage with basketball–not just as players, but…
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Machete sales ban announced
The sale of machetes will be banned in Victoria from this Wednesday. The state announced on Monday, May 26, that the dangerous knives are coming…
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Northern Health writes a new script
In a move set to modernise the way hospitals manage high-risk medications, Northern Health is turning the page on paper logbooks and ushering in a…
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Be part of Hume’s youth council
Hume council, in partnership with the Foundation for Young Australians, is launching a new youth council. The Young Mayors program is supporting young people aged…
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Lifeline for locals
In response to rising cost-of-living pressures, Whittlesea council has strengthened its support for residents, businesses, and community groups struggling to meet financial obligations. At the…
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There’s layers to Suganya’s art
Craigieburn artist Suganya Kannan has unveiled her very first exhibition. Layers of Perception is currently on display at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, with…













