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Council’s community budget
New community centres will be built in Mickleham and Kalkallo, sports reserves and pavilions will be built and upgraded across the municipality, and Aitken...
Police appeal for help identifying man
Police are appealing for help identifying a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the...
Cash dumped at Whittlesea recycling depot
A large quantity of money has been found among the rubble at a recycling depot in Whittlesea.
The money was found by a worker at...
Coronavirus testing site opens at Pacific Epping
A coronavirus testing site has opened at Pacific Epping shopping centre.
The site is one of six mobile testing sites that opened across Melbourne this...
Youth Projects reaching out
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on youth living in Melbourne’s northern and north-western suburbs, with hundreds of young people reaching out to...
Fundraise with your pooch
Whittlesea and Hume residents and their furry pooches are being encouraged to hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods as part of...
Grants to combat virus
Hume council has made $450,000 in grants available to community groups and residents to help them adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building...
Buy a pint for later
Nobody likes nursing a beer, but buying a pint today to drink later could save your local haunt.
Carlton and United Breweries have teamed up...
Brides embrace technology
Brides across Australia had plans for their special day thrown into disarray after the government announced tight restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Weddings...
Charity provides family comfort
A northern suburbs charity has been inundated with calls from people seeking food and support in recent weeks.
Bundoora-based Encompass Care packages and delivers food...
Community newspapers deserve more: CPA
Newspaper publishers have again called on the federal government to urgently unlock funds to assist regional and community newspapers, amid fears of further stand...
Northern Health offering free flu shots with a twist
Northern Health is again offering free flu vaccinations to the community, but this year’s immunisation program has a drive-in twist.
Northern Health will run its...
Charges laid over Campbellfield chemical fire
The company at the centre of a massive chemical fire in Campbellfield in April 2019 has been charged by WorkSafe.
Bradbury Industrial Services was charged...
Anzac spirit lives on at home
Hume and Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to get behind a campaign to mark Anzac Day from their homes.
RSL Australia is urging people to...
Stories to inspire
For Epping’s Lisa Jane Hussey, writing down her story was a rewarding experience.
Ms Hussey is one of 10 authors who contributed to a new...
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Christmas cookie gift jars
For a Christmas gift that is full of fun and handmade, this Christmas cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia is a great present for...
