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More COVID deaths recorded in Hume, Whittlesea

Six people from Whittlesea and Hume are among the 11 COVID-19 deaths reported in Victoria today. Health Minister Martin Foley said three women from Whittlesea...

Pop-up jab clinic to open in Lalor

City of Whittlesea residents will have easier access to COVID-19 vaccinations this week, with a pop-up clinic to open in Lalor. The temporary clinic will...

Appeal following Craigieburn hit run

Police are appealing for information following a hit and run collision in Craigieburn late last month. Police said the incident happened at the intersection of...

Coolaroo house fire under investigation

The cause of a house fire in Coolaroo last night is under investigation. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews were called to the Barry Road blaze...

‘Failing’ road to be upgraded

Yan Yean motorists can look forward to a more comfortable commute, with Whittlesea council set to upgrade Arthurs Creek Road. The road will be reconstructed...

Vaccination push for six Hume, Whittlesea postcodes

Six postcodes in Hume and Whittlesea will be among 27 areas prioritised as part of a state government vaccination push. Premier Daniel Andrews this morning...

Written guides make venue access easier in Whittlesea

The often-daunting task of visiting a new venue for the first time has been made easier for people with a disability, with the release...

Wollert East Community Centre on track

Wollert residents will soon have a modern new space to meet, socialise and access essential services, with a new community centre on De Rossi...

Sections of M80 to close for upgrade works

A section of the M80 Ring Road will close each night until Thursday as part of a $518 million upgrade. The M80 is being upgraded...

Hume crime rate hits 10-year low

Hume's crime rate is at its lowest level since 2012, according to Inspector Dean Clinton. The Crime Statistics Agency recently released crime data for the...

Proposal to reconstruct Arthurs Creek Road

A Yan Yean road that "continuously" fails during the wet season will be reconstructed under a proposal being considered by Whittlesea council tonight. The council...

COVID is ‘scary’ : Northern Health nurse

A Northern Health nurse has shared harrowing details about caring for COVID-19 patients. Nurse unit manager Jacqui Harper told a press conference on Sunday that...

Witness appeal after South Morang up-skirting incidents

Police are appealing for public assistance following two up-skirting incidents in South Morang in August. Investigators have been told a man entered the change room...

Teens charged over Craigieburn home invasion

Police have charged two men following a home invasion in Craigieburn early this morning. Police were initially called to a Second Avenue home following reports...

Mum treasures foundation’s support

Doreen mum Tracey Disantedicola is urging locals to hit the pavement this month in support of premature babies. Tracey gave birth to son Jordan in...

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New women’s health research grants announced

The state announced a new grants program aimed at advancing the understanding of how disease and other health issues affect women. The women’s medical research...