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Trailblazing change: How Whittlesea locals are leading their communities, one step at a time
In a world where real change often starts at the grassroots, Whittlesea is investing in its most powerful resource– its people. Through its free Community…
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Mernda’s green light for homes, parklands and a bright future
A balance between nature and neighbourhood it set to be struck, as Whittlesea council gives the green light to a major rezoning proposal that promises…
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Red is the new green: Whittlesea’s bin lid makeover takes off
Say goodbye to green and hello to red as Whittlesea council is giving its rubbish bins a fresh new look as part of a statewide…
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McLindon calls for royal commission into local government
The fading afternoon sun cast long shadows over the steps of Parliament House on April 16, as former Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon took centre stage…
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‘Dark day for democracy’: Aidan McLindon
Whittlesea’s suspended mayor and councillor, Aidan McLindon, has issued a scathing text message to the media this afternoon, vowing to address what he described as…
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Charges following fatal collision in Epping
Police have charged a driver following a fatal collision in Epping last week. Emergency services were called to reports a car had collided with a…
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Recycling plant, director fined $1.28m over giant blaze
A major waste company and its former director have been fined more than $1.25 million over a massive fire which burned for almost two weeks,…
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Inquiry into Whittlesea council, mayor suspended
Whittlesea council will be investigated by a Commission of Inquiry the state government has announced, while mayor Aidan McLindon has been suspended. Local Government Minister…
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Council rejects forum request citing need to remain impartial
As the federal election draws closer, a local advocacy group is urging Hume Council to help give residents a stronger voice in the democratic process.…
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Voting ad decision ‘surprising’
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed it will not place any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the upcoming…
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Zoo mourns death of lion cub
The African Lion cub recently born at Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) has died from kidney issues after its mother unexpectedly stopped producing maternal milk.…
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VIPER arrest 14, seize $4.8m worth of illicit tobacco during week of action targeting organised crime syndicate
Warrants were executed at 12 tobacco stores across Melbourne, including five in Hume and Whittlesea, in early April as part of the ongoing investigation by…
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