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Ulcer warning for the west

Western Health is warning communities in the western suburbs to be aware of a localised outbreak of Buruli ulcer within Merri-bek and Moonee Valley. Buruli...

Whittlesea industrial unrest

Some Whittlesea Council staff are refusing to sweep streets, empty bins, clean, issue invoices, answer telephones or process customer requests as the fight over...

Breast cancer program welcomed

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Australia’s leading voice for people affected by breast cancer, has welcomed last week’s announcement by Health and Aged Care...

Boosting workforce to build new homes

The state government is boosting the planning and building workforce to ensure it has the feet on the ground to build the 800,000 new...

Dig deep for your local community

The Salvation Army is launching their annual Christmas appeal in Brimbank to help support individuals and families who are experiencing hardship this Christmas. The rising...

No horsing around in quarantine

Twenty-four horses, many of them from overseas, compete in the iconic Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November. The first stop in the...

VICTORIA ON TOP IN NATIONAL RANKINGS

Victoria leads all states and territories in job-creating economic performance, new independent analysis published has found. Reflecting a vibrant jobs market and state-shaping investments in...

Help ensure every child gets a toy this Christmas

In the spirit of spreading Christmas happiness, CVGT Employment is looking for toy donations, including from Hume and Whittlesea, to bring some early Christmas...

Manufacturing jobs grow

The state government is backing Victorian businesses, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, to stay at the forefront of Australian manufacturing and expand operations,...

Keep your family safe around pools this summer

Victorians, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, are being reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with a...

Safe check your barbecue before cup day

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging Hume and Whittlesea residents to be extra vigilant this Melbourne Cup weekend, for outdoor activities and barbecue gatherings,...

MyMedicare – what is it?

Over the past few months, you might have heard about something called “MyMedicare”. And if you haven’t, don’t worry, because you’ll likely hear a...

Naim Kurt elected Hume mayor

After seven years as a councillor, Naim Kurt was elected mayor by his Hume Council colleagues on Wednesday, November 1. Councillor Kurt was elected to...

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...

Auction supports Dementia

In honour of Senior’s Month, Estia Health in Coolaroo held an art show and auction, with all proceeds going to Dementia Australia. There were a...

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Calls for funding on crucial upgrade

The opposition has slammed the state government for a lack of work and funding on the Yan Yean Road upgrades. Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell...