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Girls AFL gala is a hit
Girls from three Mill Park primary schools had the chance to show off their AFL skills last week. The students from St Francis of Assisi,…
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Mernda’s new library a hit with locals
Mernda Town Centre’s new library has been a hit with locals with nearly 30,000 visitors in the first few months. Located at the shopping centre…
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Celebrate tree day in Whittlesea
To celebrate National Tree Day on July 28, Whittlesea council is hosting a community activity situated at Mernda Villages Conservation Reserve. The free, family-friendly event…
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Council backs new transport plan
A plan to improve how people move around the municipality over the next decade has been endorsed by Whittlesea council. The Integrated Transport Plan 2024-2034…
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Youth bill pushes for Auslan studies
Four inspiring young Victorians are taking charge by drafting and passing a bill for the statewide expansion of Auslan education in schools and workplaces through…
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Whittlesea welcomes 260 new citizens
Flags were waving and smiles were beaming as Whittlesea welcomed 260 new citizens to the municipality. Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said she was delighted…
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Help determine the future of Mill Park
Mill Park residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan to shape the suburb’s future. Whittlesea council has adopted a draft Mill…
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Overcoming the silence effect of racism
A new report by Victoria University (VU) has revealed the damaging effects of racism, why those impacted often stay silent and ways to improve anti-racism…
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From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma
Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial challenges.…
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‘Most wanted’ crackdown
Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched a targeted blitz on the north-west’s ‘most wanted’ persons. Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said information was sought…
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Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth experiences.…
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Virtual ED pods boost access to healthcare
Two Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) pods have been installed in the Northern Hospital emergency department. Northern Health said the pods help make access to…
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