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Garage fire deemed suspicious
Police will investigate a suspicious garage fire that broke out in Craigieburn this morning, 11 January. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA crews were called…
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National award for headspace
Craigieburn’s headspace has been nationally recognised for its outstanding contribution to student placement programs. Craigieburn headspace centre manager, Nadya Fullerton, said she was excited to…
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Folk at your doorstep
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls brings world-class folk talent to Ballan next month. On…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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Council urges federal action on tyre dumping
Hume council is advocating to the federal government to implement tyre recycling systems that aim to deter illegal dumping. Councillor Naim Kurt said he was…
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Government approves hundreds of new homes
A $155 million housing development in Mill Park has been approved by the state government. The approval paves the way for 254 new houses to…
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Have your say on Yan Yean Reservoir
Have your say on the future of the Yan Yean Reservoir Park by providing feedback on Melbourne Water’s plans to revitalise the site. Melbourne Water…
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Former Cash Converters operators penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured a total of $112,985 in penalties against the former operators of three Cash Converters stores in Melbourne’s north…
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New measles exposure sites
The Department of Health has listed four measles exposure sites in the northern suburbs since 28 January. The most recent exposure occurred at Northend Medical…
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Sport
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Demons, Kookas through
Mernda is through to the Diamond Valley Cricket Association summer smash grand finals after winning a thriller, while Rivergum is also through. The Demons were…
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Demons important win
Tullamarine is one step closer to securing its spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield for next season. The Demons faced bottom…
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Pingers crucial win
Epping’s bowlers again stood tall to get the Pingers an important win in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. With just 12 points separating…
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Nations Cup returns to Bundoora
Nations Footy Cup is returning to Bundoora bigger and better in 2026. Having been held at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve the past two years, the…
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Moore steps in at Eagles
Meadow Park has announced that Danny Moore will coach the club following the decision of Ian Anderson to step down as coach. The Eagles announced…
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Duffin headed to Abers
Aberfeldie has boosted its list with another former AFLW player for the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season. After announcing the signing of…
In Business
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Fernwood Tullamarine celebrates national recognition
Fernwood Fitness Tullamarine’s personal trainer, Kara Sleigh, has been nationally recognised, taking home the Heather Ritchie Personal Trainer of the Year award at the Fernwood…
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A new commercial address for Melbourne’s north
Melbourne’s northern growth corridor is quickly evolving, and at the centre is 28 Greengate, the newest commercial address within the Greengate Work Precinct, part of…
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TechnologyOne is changing the game for councils
Images of devastated property are becoming an increasing feature of news outlets in communities across the country. Uprooted trees on buildings, carparks with rows of…
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Brand new villa available at Melba Vale Country Club
Melba Vale Country Club is continuing to thrive and is a popular place for over 55s and retirees. The Country Club is located in Coolaroo…
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Celebrate Christmas at Highlands Shopping Centre
This festive season, Highlands Shopping Centre invites the community to come together and celebrate the magic of Christmas close to home. The centre is beautifully…
Women’s Health
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Dialling up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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A pregnancy cut short
Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of giving…
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IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper
A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500…
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Reducing triple-0 hesitancy
A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women who…
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Suspicious Campbellfield fire
Police are investigating a suspicious caravan storage yard fire in Campbellfield. Four caravans were damaged by the blaze at the business on Sydney Road on…
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Australian Open smashes attendance records
This year’s Australian Open was officially the most attended on record. More than 1.368 million tennis fans flocked to Melbourne Park for the 2026 tournament,…
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Walk to Work Day coming
The Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced a new initiative for Walk to Work Day, partnering with the Black Dog Institute to highlight the mental…
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Aussie icons head west
Powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan will join a star-studded season of entertainment at The Clocktower Centre in a year that will also bring some of our…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much smoother to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Cancer researchers supported
The next generation of cancer research leaders are being supported through a four-year cancer research fellowship program, supported by the state government. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Who are these Australians?
The iconic ‘Three Well-Known Australians’ has made its way to Melbourne’s west for a limited time. The work, painted by Martin Shaw in 1982, depicts…
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Support Sweethearts for HeartKids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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Power bill relief a bonus
The state government used one of the hottest days in Victoria’s history to urge households to apply for its power saving bonus program before it…
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Help for heart kids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…