Tag: unemployment
Local jobs shortage hurts northern suburbs
More people living in Craigieburn-Mickleham are without jobs than in any other area in Melbourne’s north.
New federal government small area labour market data shows...
Broadmeadows battlers tell their stories on Struggle Street
Controversial television series Struggle Street has made its way to Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs – despite Hume council objecting to filming in the municipality.
The...
Million-dollar pledge to tackle unemployment in Broadmeadows
Soaring unemployment in Broadmeadows will be tackled head-on, with the state government pledging $1 million to help more people find jobs.
Almost one in four...
North continues to be plagued by high unemployment rate
Pockets of Hume, including Broadmeadows, continue to be plagued by unemployment, despite a drop in the overall jobless rate in the city and across...
Redundant workers turning to pokies
New data reveals more than $70 million has been gambled on poker machines in Hume since the start of the financial year.
Latest Victorian Commission...
Food Bank helps avoid hard choices
Tough economic times are forcing more Victorians to choose between heating or eating this winter.
Single dad Tom, who didn’t want to reveal his surname,...
Moving Forward program to continue in Hume
A program that helps young people disengaged from education or employment has been saved despite the federal government cutting its funds last year.
Hume council...
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Hume City through in Australia Cup
Hume City's dreams of another shot on the national stage in the Australia Cup remain alive.
The National Premier League side faced Brunswick City on...
