News
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Invasive aquatic plant a no-no for home gardens
Victorian gardeners, including those in Hume and Whittlesea are urged to keep watch for the highly invasive weed water hyacinth following a recent discovery in…
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Mental health boost
The Victorian mental health workforce, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will receive a boost of nearly 400 scholarships and grants for students studying mental…
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Wellbeing support for small business
More Victorian small businesses will have the mental health and wellbeing support they need to succeed and thrive thanks to the state government’s latest investment…
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Industry welcomes super payday change
Moving super payments to align with wages could give millions of Australians $50,000 more at retirement and drastically curb Australia’s unpaid super scourge which cost…
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VicHealth welcomes vaping reforms
VicHealth has welcomed the federal government’s groundbreaking reforms announced on Tuesday, May 2, protecting future generations from the harms created by Big Tobacco and the…
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Support for gig workers
The state government has launched the Australian-first Gig Worker Support Service, providing advice and practical assistance to thousands of on-demand workers across the state. With…
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Community Calendar
Creative arts and fitness Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday. ■ 9309 8531 Craft and Conversation Craigieburn library…
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Adulting to success
A Hume-based comedian has released a nine-part mock reality show for TikTok and Instagram about the struggles of adulting. Adult-erers was released Thursday, May 4,…
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Students ready to shine in Assumption College production
Assumption College will bring a cherished childhood story to life when students and staff present the senior production ‘Charlie’. Scheduled on 25, 26 and 27…
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EPA snap inspections to track waste tyres
Melbourne businesses, including those in Hume and Whittlesea who are suspected of illegally transporting or storing waste tyres will be the subject of a series…
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New fund to drive green projects
Victorians are being encouraged to create new ways to protect the state’s precious environment and biodiversity as part of the Volunteering Innovation Fund. On Tuesday,…
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Power bonus claims soar
More than 70,000 households across Hume and Whittlesea have applied for the latest round of the state government’s Power Saving Bonus. These residents joined over…













