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Share food for togetherness at Easter
Easter is a great time to share food because it is a holiday rooted in themes of renewal, togetherness, and celebration. Across cultures and traditions,…
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Councils wage war on waste
Hume and Whittlesea councils are waging a war on waste, with taskforces set up to tackle illegal dumping in both municipalities. In Hume, a trial…
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Community calendar
Interfaith sports day Join the Hume Interfaith Network for a fun-filled day to celebrate harmony through sport on Saturday, April 5, from noon-3pm at Kalkallo…
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Stage set for federal election
The stage is set for the 2025 federal election, and while Melbourne’s western and northern seats have historically played a robust supporting role for the…
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Funding a ‘Band-Aid’: Crs
Hume councillors have labelled a $125 million upgrade to the Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street intersection as a “Band-Aid” solution that will do little to…
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Run or walk to fight cancer
Australia’s most loved national fun run and walk, the Mother’s Day Classic (MDC), is primed for another record-breaking year, with organisers announcing a renewed commitment…
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Upfield pledge welcomed
A Liberal Party pledge to fund plans for the duplication and extension of the Upfield train line has been welcomed by Whittlesea council. The Liberal…
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Residents dirty on dust issue
Every Friday night, Rosa Radipitse has to hose down her backyard, outdoor seating and the solar panels on the roof of her Scarlet Drive house…
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Community grants awarded
More than $450,000 in grants have been allocated to community groups, senior citizen groups, not-for-profit organisations, Neighbourhood Houses, sporting groups and individuals in the latest…
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Slip lane needed: Council
Hume council will advocate for state and federal funding for a left-turn slip lane at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Hume Highway in Craigieburn.…
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Man charged over alleged Epping stabbing
A 32-year-old Epping man has been charged following an alleged stabbing at a skate park. Emergency services were called to reports a 49-year-old Reservoir man…
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Ramadan market proposed
A Ramadan night market could be held in Broadmeadows, under a proposal put forward Hume councillor Naim Kurt. Cr Kurt asked council to investigate holding…
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