News
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Aussie Bird Count begins
The Aussie Bird Count has officially started. Australia’s largest citizen science project, the Aussie Bird Count encourages everyone to get to know their local birds…
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Youth council elected
Hume has elected its inaugural youth council. Twelve young people have been elected by their peers, with 3300 youth aged 11 to 17 casting their…
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Hume’s hoon crackdown
An alleged hoon who performed burnouts dangerously close to a crowd of about 200 people was among two dozen people arrested during a major police…
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Illegal dumpers targeted
Hume council has welcomed state government and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) funding to tackle illegal dumping. Statewide, $21.5 million will be invested into the Illegal…
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Blitz leads to 230 arrests
A police blitz targeting recidivist family violence perpetrators in the north-west resulted in 230 arrests. The offenders were tracked down and apprehended by police across…
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Magical performance set
The Mount Players are gearing up for their last show of the year, and it promises to be one of the best yet. ‘Puffs’ also…
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Plan adopted
Hume council has adopted its Asset Plan for 2025, after receiving no responses to its community consultation on the plan. Developed in conjunction with the…
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New rental laws announced
The state government is changing the law to introduce a new Portable Rental Bond Scheme and help do away with the ‘double bond’ payment phenomenon.…
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Posties go electric
Australia Post is ramping up its national fleet modernisation with the rollout of 500 new electric delivery vehicles. The new three-wheeled Rapide 3 marks a…
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Victoria’s assisted dying laws to be updated
Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are being updated to make the process clearer and more compassionate for terminally ill Victorians who are living in…
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Authors take the stage
A panel of Moorabool literary talent will present an engaging conversation at the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Fest, providing inspiration to the next generation…
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Cyber safety internships open
The state government is calling all cyber security graduates looking to kick-start their careers and learn how to help protect Victorians from cyber threats. Expressions…













