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A new plaque and tree dedicated to Vietnam veterans
A new plaque and tree dedicated to Vietnam veterans at the Post 1945 Memorial were unveiled at the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemoration Service at the…
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Paella and wine bring Spanish flair to Myrniong
Those in the west can get a taste of Spain straight “from the pan to the plate” with Pop-Up Paella on Saturday August 31. ‘The…
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Spring displayed at Forest Glade
Open year-round, Forest Glade Gardens on Mount Macedon showcases a variety of landscaping styles, including English and Japanese-influenced areas. With no bad time of the…
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Works to begin on sports precinct
Works to prepare the land for the $180 million future Regional Sports Precinct is set to begin soon. At its most recent meeting, Whittlesea council…
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Police urging people to come forward over sexual assault
Police have released images of a man they are looking to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a walking track through Jacana…
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Three charged after evading police in Epping
Three women have been arrested after allegedly evading police in a vehicle in Epping on August 22. Police tried to intercept the allegedly stolen Mazda…
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Pet owners under pressure
Hume is the worst municipality in the state for the number of animals seized by or surrendered to the RSPCA with animal welfare groups warning…
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Yarra Valley Water wins gold
Yarra Valley Water has won a gold International Water Association Project Innovation Award at the World Water Conference in Toronto, Canada. The award was for…
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Future-focused farming
Bulla Park in Diggers Rest is Australia’s largest organic mushroom farm and uses indoor vertical growing and artificial intelligence-informed farming practices. Oscar Parry spoke with…
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Recycling messages in a bottle
Primary school students can lend their voice to an interactive message in a bottle installation at Scienceworks until September 20. The installation is being created…
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Crafts for everyone!
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janeski, visited the After School Craft Club at Whittlesea Library. The club meets every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 5pm to give…
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Challenge teaches students to be money smart
The annual Suncorp Bank ESSI Money Challenge is back for its ninth year, running from Monday, 19 August to Friday, 30 August 2024. Hosted by…













