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Local bus services ‘woeful’: Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has joined in the chorus of calls urging the state government to increase local bus services and has described its current services...
Police investigate suspicious grass fire in Epping
Police are investigating a suspicious grass fire in Epping on Monday.
Emergency services were called to the fire on Genesis Drive just after 9pm on...
Bluestone bridge to be repurposed
The historic Plenty River bluestone bridge is set to be saved and repurposed for pedestrians and cyclists.
This comes as part of Major Road Projects...
My Place
Hume Community Award nominee Colin Downing, chats with Zoe Moffatt about living in Craigieburn and being recognised for outstanding community leadership.
Tell us a...
Donations needed for flood victims
Not-for-profit donation platform, GIVIT, is calling on Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to donate to the Ready to Learn Appeal to assist...
Local cricket legend
Altona North and Greenvale Kangaroos’ stalwart Bev Milichip was celebrated for reaching 50 years of service as a player, committee member, and now coach.
An...
V/Line workers to shut down regional rail network
Victoria’s regional rail network is set to be brought to a standstill as workers take industrial action over conditions.
Operations staff at V/Line, including...
Shining a light on First Nations stroke heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, including to Hume and Whittlesea residents.
Stroke Foundation is "thrilled" to add a new...
Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia.
Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia,...
Jessica says saving program a plus
The Christmas and New Year period is a joyous time for most, but for those struggling financially, it’s a different story, as western suburbs...
South Morang woman dies after firefighters go to wrong address
It took more than two hours for emergency services to find a woman in a wheelchair inside a burning home after she called for...
Firefighters respond structure fire in Broadmeadows
Fire crews attended a first at a recycling plant in Broadmeadows on Sunday.
Multiple calls to triple-0 were made about 5.20am with the plant on...
Bridging the community
Sunbury Bridge Club president Michael Francis joined the club in about 2008 after seeing a notice for new members in the local paper.
Sixteen...
International guests in Hume
Football fever took over ADB Stadium at John Ilhan Memorial Reserve in Broadmeadows Valley Park on Friday, January 12, with the Timor Cup final.
The...
Secret life of pets
Pet owners across Victoria, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, have shared their unique insights and opinions on pet ownership, attitudes, and experiences in...
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Greater governance for councils
New legislation introduced by the state government is seeking to improve the governance and integrity standards of councils across the state.
The reform of the...
