Tag: News
Stories to inspire
For Epping’s Lisa Jane Hussey, writing down her story was a rewarding experience.
Ms Hussey is one of 10 authors who contributed to a new...
Pen pals back in vogue
Whittlesea kids are penning letters to the municipality’s isolated older residents to help them remain connected to the community.
The letter-writing initiative is part of...
Hume council funds care package
Families, businesses and sporting clubs struggling with the financial impact of COVID-19 will receive a helping hand from Hume council.
As part of the second...
Whittlesea moves to relieve COVID-19 stress
Whittlesea ratepayers will be able to apply for payment plans, and in serious cases, defer their rates payments under the council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship...
Epping station parking gets go-ahead
Finding a parking space near Epping station is about to get easier after Whittlesea council approved construction of a new carpark 100 metres from...
Book shares local Anzac story
The Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance committee hopes its new children’s book will spark conversations about Anzac Day between grandparents and their grandchildren.
The book,...
COVID-19 cases rise in Hume
The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Hume has risen.
Department of Health and Human Services data shows there are now 36 cases in Hume,...
Whittlesea council adopts draft budget
A capital works program worth close to $84 million is the centrepiece of Whittlesea council’s draft 2020-21 budget, which also includes a proposed COVID-19...
Sunday drive leads to fines
A group of friends out for a Sunday drive have been fined for breaching stay at home orders.
The four friends were fined $1652 each...
Northern Health calls for donations
The Northern Health Foundation is calling on the Whittlesea and Hume communities to dig deep to help ensure Northern Hospital can provide the best...
No new COVID-19 cases in Hume
There have been no new COVID-19 cases recorded in Hume in the past 24 hours, while one new case has been reported in Whittlesea.
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Community spirit shines
Community-minded Whittlesea and Hume residents are doing what they can to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery swap pages, shopping groups and meal services...
Epping Private Hospital closes doors
Epping Private Hospital has closed its doors as a result of COVID-19.
The Cooper Street hospital announced on social media last week that it permanently...
Four cars impounded in Melbourne’s north
Police from Greensborough Highway Patrol had a busy Wednesday night, impounding four cars across the northern suburbs.
The first incident happened in Lalor about 4.30pm,...
Revamp planned for Whittlesea Public Gardens
A multi-million dollar revamp is on the cards for the Whittlesea Public Gardens.
Whittlesea council is planning to redevelop the Barry Road gardens in Lalor...
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Forums in Hume to address discrimination
Hume residents are urged to come together to discuss ways for supporting the diverse community in addressing racial discrimination at a series of upcoming...
