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Paramedic boost for Hume
More paramedics will be on the road in Hume, following the launch of a new Medium Acuity Transport Service.
The service hit the roads last...
Spotlight on cultural heritage
Whittlesea community groups keen to showcase and celebrate their cultural heritage with a project or event can apply for a cash boost from council.
The...
Improve the comfort of your home and save money
The Andrews Labor government Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades program helps low income and vulnerable households to replace their old heater with a more...
Facebook group tracks exposure sites
Residents of the 3064 postcode are turning to a Facebook group for updates about COVID-19 exposure sites, as the health department’s official website falls...
Free workshop offers food tips
A new Whittlesea council workshop will offer parents and carers a reprieve from mealtime battles with their youngsters.
The council had joined with DPV Health...
Medcraft back monitor call
Hume deputy mayor Jack Medcraft has backed calls for a monitor to be appointed to oversee the council.
As reported by Star Weekly, Cr Jodi...
Plan to boost Whittlesea’s economy
Enabling local employment, education opportunities and successful and innovative local businesses are the goals of a new strategy being developed to strengthen Whittlesea’s economy.
The...
Youth mental health boost
Young people living in the City of Whittlesea will have easier access to mental health care, following the opening of a new headspace service...
Recycling education on the way
Whittlesea council is celebrating the chance to better educate its residents about changes to kerbside recycling following a $98,000 state government grant.
The Recycling Victoria...
Mums-to-be urged to get the jab
A Bundoora reproductive and fertility doctor is encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dr Luke Larmour said he wanted to reassure both pregnant...
New parks for pooches
Whittlesea pooches have two new off-leash areas to explore.
Whittlesea council recently opened the dog off-leash areas at Lyndarum Wetlands in Epping and Creek Park...
New bus route to better connect Mernda, Wollert
Mernda and Wollert residents will have improved access to schools, shops and work, with a new bus route launching later this month.
Route 390 will...
Police search for Kristian Willetts
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find Kristian Willetts.
The 26-year-old has an outstanding warrant for drug offences, police said.
He is known to...
Riding for a cause
Al Siraat College has thrown its support behind an online cycling challenge that aims to raise money for research into childhood cancers.
The Epping school,...
Revamped kinder to open 2022
The next generation of budding learners are set to start their preschool journey when the redeveloped McLeans Road Kindergarten opens its doors in January.
The...
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Historic walls rebuilt
Historic dry-stone walls that were demolished to make way for new lanes on Epping Road have been rebuilt at three sites in Wollert.
The Major...
