News
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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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Pen pals back in vogue
Whittlesea kids are penning letters to the municipality’s isolated older residents to help them remain connected to the community. The letter-writing initiative is part of…
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Hume council funds care package
Families, businesses and sporting clubs struggling with the financial impact of COVID-19 will receive a helping hand from Hume council. As part of the second…
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Whittlesea moves to relieve COVID-19 stress
Whittlesea ratepayers will be able to apply for payment plans, and in serious cases, defer their rates payments under the council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy.…
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Epping station parking gets go-ahead
Finding a parking space near Epping station is about to get easier after Whittlesea council approved construction of a new carpark 100 metres from the…
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Book shares local Anzac story
The Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance committee hopes its new children’s book will spark conversations about Anzac Day between grandparents and their grandchildren. The book,…
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COVID-19 cases rise in Hume
The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Hume has risen. Department of Health and Human Services data shows there are now 36 cases in Hume,…
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Whittlesea council adopts draft budget
A capital works program worth close to $84 million is the centrepiece of Whittlesea council’s draft 2020-21 budget, which also includes a proposed COVID-19 community…
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Sunday drive leads to fines
A group of friends out for a Sunday drive have been fined for breaching stay at home orders. The four friends were fined $1652 each…
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Northern Health calls for donations
The Northern Health Foundation is calling on the Whittlesea and Hume communities to dig deep to help ensure Northern Hospital can provide the best possible…
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No new COVID-19 cases in Hume
There have been no new COVID-19 cases recorded in Hume in the past 24 hours, while one new case has been reported in Whittlesea. Latest…
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Community spirit shines
Community-minded Whittlesea and Hume residents are doing what they can to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grocery swap pages, shopping groups and meal services…













