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Kids Helpline is reminding Australians that we can all play a part in promoting safety and wellbeing among children and young people.
Kids Helpline is...
DonateLife raises awareness of eye and tissue donation
DonateLife is calling for more eye and tissue donors, reminding Australians that you do not need to die in hospital to be considered for...
Sunbury CFA calls for volunteers
Sunbury CFA Fire Brigade is calling for more volunteers, with both operational and support roles available.
Sunbury CFA captain Paul Brown said due to the...
Sharing kitchen skills
Participants of a Sunbury disability support group held a free cooking class, demonstrating the skills learnt through ongoing educational sessions covering kitchen skills and...
Council split on gambling policy
Macedon Ranges councillors voted to adopt a new Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy and revoke the previously adopted Electronic Gaming Machine (Pokies) Community Policy at...
Maplestone dumping concerns
A petition calling for action on illegal dumping on vacant blocks in Maplestone Eetate, Sunbury, has been presented to Hume council.
During the August 26...
Council adopts heritage strategy
Macedon Ranges council adopted its 10-year heritage strategy, which received input from several historical societies, three registered Aboriginal parties, and local museums.
The strategy contains...
Safety tips for your garage
Victorian fire services are calling on residents to prioritize garage fire safety this winter, following an increase in garage-related fires.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)...
Celebrate Men’s Shed Week
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is celebrating Men’s Shed Week from September 1-7 with the theme, Send him down to the Shed.
Throughout the...
School bonus extended
A $400 school saving bonus announced in May's state budget will also be able to be spent on textbooks, the state government has announced.
The...
Age of criminal responsibility increased
The age of criminal responsibility for children will be lifted to 12 years old after youth justice laws were passed by state Parliament.
The state...
Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now
As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their...
Batteries driving cheaper bills
Applications for the second round of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program are now open, expanding to include energy back-up systems that will improve energy...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Police warn of malicious MyGov tax time scammers
This Scams Awareness Week, detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are urging Victorians to be vigilant of scammers targeting myGov sign in details to commit...
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Council offers green initiatives
Hume council is offering all-age programs to connect residents with nature.
One of these is the council’s bushtucker or Indigenous cultural gardens, which it said...
