News
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Good vibrations hit Bundoora
A new twilight concert is making its way to Whittlesea, set to light up Bundoora as spring comes to a close with Bundoora Beats 2025…
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Lalor Men’s Shed opens its doors
The Lalor and District Men’s Shed is inviting the community to join in the fun at its open day on Saturday 29 November, between 10am…
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Police investigate Lalor fire
Police are investigating after a fire broke out at a shop on May Street in Lalor in the early hours of Wednesday 5 November. Fire…
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Man charged in Melinda Freeman case
Police have charged a man as part of their investigation into the 1991 death of Melinda Freeman in Whittlesea. A 63-year-old Greensborough man was arrested…
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Craigieburn fire ‘suspicious’
Police are leading an investigation into a suspicious fire at a cafe on Elevation Boulevard in Craigieburn in the early hours of Tuesday 4 November.…
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Registrations open for Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March. and the organisation is calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to…
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Community’s future
Whittlesea council has formally adopted its Community Plan for 2025-29 in a bid to guide the municipality’s growth and wellbeing over the next four years.…
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Where the engines stopped, the memories live on
Car manufacturing may have disappeared from Broadmeadows, but its legacy continues to shape the identity of Hume. Panagiotis Theodorelos, known locally as Peter, and son…
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Funding against dumping
The state government is ramping up efforts to tackle illegal dumping in Melbourne’s north through a $21.5 million funding boost aimed at cleaning up Victoria’s…
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Sport
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Duff-Tytler ready for challenge
Calder Cannons’ Cooper Duff-Tytler admits he might have made the call to choose football over basketball earlier if he knew what was to come. The…
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Lalor Stars keen to build
Lalor Stars are a work in progress in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield. The Stars have had a solid start to their season…
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Kangaroos get first win
Greenvale Kangaroos are back on the winners list for the first time in a year in Victoria Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos were able to taste…
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Eagles, Abers can’t be split
Craigieburn is proving the king of the close games in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After a one run win in its round…
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Bears add experience to coaching group
Thomastown is keen to bounce back next season with a new-look coaching panel in the Northern Football League division 2 competition. The Bears finished second…
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Sterjovski joins Craigieburn City
New Craigieburn City coach Tony Sterjovski is keen to lead a new era at the FV state league 3 north-west club. Sterjovski has been appointed…
In Business
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Family fun at The Meadows on Cup Eve
Melbourne Cup Eve is set to sparkle once again at The Meadows, with the return of the Melbourne Greyhounds’ popular FREE Family Night. While the…
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Why more over 50s are choosing to live together
Downsizing looks a little different these days. While some still seek a quieter life in a smaller home, many over-50s are looking for something more.…
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A latte love for Epping: Soul Origin’s first Drive-Thru opens
Epping has a new local hero for specialty coffee and fresh food lovers, and it’s already turning heads and melting hearts. Soul Origin’s newest store…
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Melba Vale Country Club quality retirement – brand new villa
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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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up
Every October, we’re reminded of how important it is to look after ourselves — to book that breast screen, that health check, that little reminder…
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Penola Catholic College: developing future leaders
At Penola Catholic College, the journey toward leadership begins from day one. The Student Ambassador Program is designed to support students from Year 7 to…
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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Community hub in good hands
Dallas Neighbourhood House (DNH) will take over the management of Broadmeadows Community Hub, marking a new chapter for one of the municipality’s key community facilities.…
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Wannabee burglars fended off
Police are investigating an attempted aggravated home invasion in Thomastown on Sunday 2 November. Detectives were told up to five male teens had attempted to…
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Motorcyclists caught
Two motorcyclists — one from Deanside and the other from Wollert— had their vehicles impounded by police in Diggers Rest on Saturday 1 November as…
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Crime concerns
Hume council is urging the state government to bolster police presence and improve safety measures in schools and public spaces, following recent incidents. Councillor Jim…
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Fatal collision in Roxburgh Park
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Roxburgh Park on Sunday 2 November. It is understood a motorcycle and car allegedly collided at the intersection…
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Attempted carjacking in Coolaroo
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in Coolaroo on Sunday 2 November. Police said two men approach a woman as she was seated in her…
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