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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. Latest...

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...

Sanitiser that’s Top Shelf

A Campbellfield distillery has started brewing hand sanitiser to help keep its factory open. Top Shelf International’s NED Whisky came up with the idea late...

There’s a bear in there …

Families across Doreen and Mernda are going on bear hunts and following rainbow trails as the community looks for ways to spread cheer amid...

Drive-through vet keeps pets healthy

A Craigieburn vet clinic is making it easier for pet owners to take their furry friends for a check-up during the COVID-19 pandemic by...

Hume council stands down workers

Hundreds of Hume council employees have been stood down as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact council services. Council chief executive Domenic Isola confirmed to...

Businesses fight for survival

Businesses across Whittlesea and Hume are looking for ways to adapt their services and keep people employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many restaurants and cafes...

Fifty COVID-19 cases across Whittlesea and Hume

There are now 50 cases of COVID-19 across Whittlesea and Hume, according to latest data from the Department of Health and Human Services.. The number...

Nurses call for people to stay home

Nurses at Northern Hospital have joined in the calls for people to ensure they stay home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Earlier this...

Charges over alleged burglaries

Four men have been charged following more than 30 alleged burglaries across Melbourne’s north-east. Police recently executed warrants at a number of properties in Roxburgh...

Man charged over alleged Westmeadows armed robbery

A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery at Westmeadows. Police were called to the Westmeadows Tavern just after 5am on March 2,...

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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...

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