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Action packed ice hockey
More Hume and Whittlesea fans and families will have the chance to be a part of the National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey action...
Month long youth fest celebration kicks off
The skills and achievements of young Victorians will be celebrated with a month-long festival.
Youth Fest is a program of 111 events being held...
Need to act for dementia
Dementia Australia has reinforced the need for everyone to act now to make our communities, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, more dementia-friendly.
In an...
Connected through postcards
Australia Post and Beyond Blue have again joined forces to distribute 4 million prepaid ‘Connection Postcards’ to households across the country during the month...
Healthy connections help kids cope with cyberbullying
TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, whatever the platform, if your teen is active on social media, they may encounter cyberbullying. In fact, 44 per cent...
Get back to basics for boat safety
Safe Transport Victoria is encouraging boaters, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, to get back to basics and stay safe on the water is...
Wildlife Vic faces Spring Surge
As Spring hits Hume and Whittlesea, Wildlife Victoria, the state’s leading wildlife emergency response service, is experiencing a significant increase in calls from members...
Governance Rules amended
Amended Governance Rules have been approved by the Whittlesea Council, in preparation for the October 2024 general Council elections.
The Governance Rules set the Governance...
High Tea fundraiser for WCH
The Whittlesea Bowls Club will be hosting a high tea fundraiser in collaboration with Whittlesea Community House (WCH) on Tuesday October 10.
The high tea...
Plan to clear housing backlog
Hume council has welcomed the Victorian government’s housing statement, while advocating for communities to remain at the centre of decision making amid plans to...
Mayor’s run in a wake-up call
The community and council of the north continue to urge for upgrades to ‘dangerous’ Broadmeadows station underpass.
Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said he had a...
Whittlesea libraries under review
The City of Whittlesea has conducted a review into its libraries to ensure the service keeps pace with population growth and changing trends.
Whittlesea Council...
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Creative arts and fitness
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
■ 9309 8531
Craft and Conversation
Craigieburn library is hosting a...
Teachers happy with their initial training survey finds
A Monash University study into the future of teaching has found almost three-quarters of Australian teachers surveyed report high levels of satisfaction with their...
WARNING: Rechargeable batteries prone to light
Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman has issued a strong warning to Victorians to take precautions when using rechargeable batteries.
The warning comes following a Lalor...
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Providing hope for struggling youth
Whittlesea will become home to a new Hope Street First Response Youth Service centre.
With one already existing in Melton and providing care for many...
