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Donnybrook Road closures
Sections of Donnybrook Road, Woodstock, will be closed in both directions until Sunday, October 2 2022. Drivers should allow for extra time when travelling in…
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Grants open to protect our coasts
A new grants program could ensure safer and improved access to Victoria’s coastline, the state government has announced. Environment and climate action minister Lily D’Ambrosio…
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Walking the walk for mental health
Whittlesea and Hume residents are encouraged to take to the pavement next month as part of the One Foot Forward challenge. The Black Dog Institute…
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Tourism set to boost
The return of cruise ships and increased direct international flights could be a major boost for tourism in Victoria, in including in Hume and Whittlesea,…
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Streamlining community housing registrations
Community housing providers, including those in Whittlesea and Hume, can now access state government funding quicker, as the state government puts streamlined arrangements in place…
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More free TAFE courses on offer in 2023
Whittlesea and Hume TAFE students will soon have more access to free courses across emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture next year, as…
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Extra funding for campaign targeting sexist ads
The state government will commit an extra $1 million towards Women’s Health Victoria’s shEqual campaign to combat sexism, the objectification of women and gender inequality…
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Extended support for tutors
The state government has allocated an extra $258.4 million to extend the Tutor Learning Initiative into 2023, allowing Victorian schools to retain tutors who gave…
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New Hume rates policy
Hume council has developed a new draft rates policy to lend a hand to residents struggling financially, which will be open for community feedback until…
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German fun coming to Williamstown
The spirit of Munich is set to arrive in Williamstown next month, with Oktoberwest returning after a two-year hiatus. Seaworks will welcome more than 4000…
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Victorians urged to be aware of stroke signs
Only 11 per cent of a group of surveyed Victorians knew that a person’s inability to lift both arms is a key indicator they have…
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Blooming good news at Ziebell’s Farmhouse
Spring has sprung at Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, and as the roses begin to bloom, good news has come rolling in. The museum…













