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Reckless drivers tarnish long weekend

As Victorians across the state commemorated the Anzacs, Victoria Police detected 53 traffic offences across Hume and Whittlesea as part of Operation Tribute. The four...

Planting the future

Students from seven schools across Victoria and Tasmania united at La Trobe University in Bundoora on Friday, April 26 for their Plants for Space...

Saver plus turns 21

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has celebrated 21 years of its saver plus program in Mernda. The Saver Plus program, initiated by the Brotherhood of...

Do it all at the shed

The Craigieburn Mens Shed is urging everyone to come in and see what they’re all about, breaking down stigmas one meal cooked or plant...

Containers surpass two million mark

Green Collect has surpassed two million drink containers returned to their Container Deposit Scheme depots in Melbourne’s north. Green Collect is a certified social enterprise...

Protecting biodiversity in the energy transition

The state government will develop a new suite of tools and guidelines to ensure native wildlife are not harmed by renewable energy projects. By July...

Pelvic pain education and new period products in schools

The state government is offering young people across Victorian government schools’, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, free pelvic pain and menstrual health education...

Eagles trying to find a way

Injuries have put the Craigieburn Eagles behind the eight ball in the Big V women’s division 1-2 season. The Eagles sit 2-4 after seven rounds...

Lions keep on winning

Everything is going to plan for South Morang in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. After a strong first season back in division 2,...

Demons costly win

Tullamarine came home with the four points on Anzac Day but is sweating on some injuries to a number of key players in the...

Kangaroos unveil first signing

The Greenvale Kangaroos have unveiled their first signing of the Victorian Premier Cricket off season. After failing to win a game last season, the Kangaroos...

Wilcox signs on with Bulldogs

Young gun Rylie Wilcox will be a Bulldog until at least the end of 2026 after signing a three-year deal. Wilcox joined the kennel via...

Chick enjoying return

Hume City coach David Chick is loving being back at the club which he started at when he moved out to Australia. Chick started the...

Shop to support your school at Pacific Epping

Pacific Epping is excited to announce the launch of its 'Shop for your School' campaign, offering local primary schools the opportunity to win a...

At Mernda Hills Christian College, our newest group of Foundation students have now completed the first term

At Mernda Hills Christian College, our newest group of Foundation students have now completed the first term of their educational adventure and are already...

Heritage Epping transforming dementia residents’ lives

Heritage Epping’s Memory Support Unit (MSU) and Laughter Care program are transforming the lives of residents like Ursula, while strengthening their relationships with others. Ursula,...

College announces second campus in 2026

Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale, a leading institution in educational excellence and spiritual growth, proudly announces the opening of its second campus in Mickleham, for...

Bill’s big day out at the Northcote Rise Festival

Heritage Northcote was a major sponsor of this year’s highly successful Northcote Rise Festival. Bill, a resident at Heritage Northcote, enjoyed the festival’s music,...

Coeducation prepares students for the real world

Initially established as a girls’ school in 1964, St Monica’s College in Epping has flourished since it became a coeducational school. In the 1970s, the...

Call to protect roadside workers

The South Australian government has introduced legislation to parliament that, if passed, will reduce the speed limit when drivers pass all roadside breakdown and...

Busting the myths of speeding

Police will be dispelling some of the most common myths about speeding as they engage with drivers over the Anzac Day weekend. The effort comes...

Get your unclaimed money

The state is encouraging the thousands of Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, who are eligible for a surprise windfall to search the...

Return safely to work

The state government recently announced the establishment of Return to Work Victoria, dedicated to helping injured Victorians, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, recover...

Drug action plan

The state government is launching a Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug harms across Victoria, including in Hume and Whittlesea. The government is responding to...

New fire facility

Victorian volunteer firefighters, including those from Hume and Whittlesea, can now use a unique facility designed for specialised training on how to determine the...

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Eagles trying to find a way

Injuries have put the Craigieburn Eagles behind the eight ball in the Big V women’s division 1-2 season. The Eagles sit 2-4 after seven rounds...

Demons costly win