News
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Major jobs boost
The state government has announced a $19 million inclusive employment package. It is set to create 955 jobs and help businesses find staff while supporting…
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A foot in the door for first home buyers
Thinking about jumping into the property market? Here are some tips from Home Loan Specialist and Franchise Principal of RAMS Craigieburn, Sandeep Singh. New purchase…
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Community hospital a step closer
Designs for the new Whittlesea Community Hospital have been revealed and site preparation works are now under way. Premier Daniel Andrews visited Mernda on Thursday,…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Council backs underground station
Hume council is calling on the state and federal governments to reconsider plans for an above ground train station at Melbourne Airport. Council will write…
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Scouts called in for backup
Scouts from Epping North and Doreen rolled up their sleeves to help the State Emergency Service (SES)’s Whittlesea unit fill more than 200 sandbags. Over…
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Spooky Season creeping up
Halloween is just around the corner on October 31, which means so is this year’s Craigieburn Haunted House. Husband and wife Rob and Adriana Pugliese…
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Youth crisis facility moves
Hume will continue steps towards establishing a youth crisis facility in the municipality, following a council study which showed a “strong need”. At a meeting…
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Petition asks smokers to ‘butt’ out litter
Whittlesea council plans to reduce the number of cigarette butts discarded across the municipality by introducing additional bins and signs. A Lakeside College year 6…
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Funding for sun shades
Hundreds of extra sunshades will be installed in public areas, sports clubs, school playgrounds and outdoor areas as part of a state government plan to…
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Warning to not ‘ buy in’ to illegal wildlife trade
Crime Stoppers is urging people to be careful and speak up about illegal wildlife trade and exotic pests through its new “Don’t Buy In” campaign.…
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Whittlesea residents urged to stay vigilant in weather
Whittlesea residents are being urged by State Emergency Services (SES) to prepare for flooding and heavy rain forecast. Whittlesea SES unit controller Gary Doorbar expects…













