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Council seeks housing consultation
Whittlesea’s new councillors will write to the planning minister seeking significant consultation with council and the community on the state government’s key housing reforms. The…
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Grant boost for sport precinct
The Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda is a step closer to being built, after the federal government committed $11.5 million towards the project. The government…
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Quarry rezoning bid backed by council
A bid to rezone a former quarry site in Bundoora to enable construction of more than 700 homes has received the backing of Whittlesea council.…
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House fire in South Morang
A house in South Morang was extensively damaged by fire on Tuesday morning. Crews attended a fire at a house on Trinity Way at 10.50am…
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New station for Epping paramedics
Ambulance Victoria (AV) has officially opened the doors of its new Epping branch, providing local crews with state-of-the-art facilities. The new two-storey branch includes a…
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Key Wollert intersections reopen
The new year got off to a good start for Wollert motorists, with two key intersections reopening following upgrade works. Pine Park Drive and Harvest…
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Craigieburn Road upgrade complete
Work to duplicate Craigieburn Road has wrapped up after three years of roadworks and traffic disruptions. During the upgrade, which started in 2021, crews worked…
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Second Cloverton exit opened
Exiting Kalkallo’s Cloverton estate has become easier, following the opening of the Wilam Wiinji Bridge late last year. The $16 million bridge forms part of…
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Rideshare driver kidnapped and assaulted by passengers
A Meadow Heights man was hospitalised after being kidnapped and assaulted while working as a rideshare driver. The man picked up three men from an…
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Bid to preserve a piece of Mernda’s history
Whittlesea council has moved to place heritage protection on an important piece of the region’s history so that it can be retained and used into…
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Affordable swimming safety
The state government has announced the return of an affordable swimming lesson program that will run throughout this month, with classes offered at several swimming…
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Craigieburn man wins $20 million
A Craigieburn dad has confessed his heart raced and he was left dumbstruck by the revelation he was Powerball’s first major winner of 2025 and…
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