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Researchers call for stronger narratives in anti-violence campaigns linked to major sporting events
La Trobe University researchers have discovered that while a campaign at a major sporting event about violence against women was an important community initiative, it…
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Criminal age lifted
Victoria will become the first Australian state to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 as long-awaited legislation arrives. Premier Jacinta Allan and Youth…
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Council to host real estate rubbish forum
Hume council will hold a forum for local real estate agents to provide them with information about rubbish disposal options for ratepayers and tenants. The…
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Rivergum Cricket Club seeks urgent upgrade for women’s facilities
Rivergum cricket club is calling for urgent upgrades to its women’s facilities, highlighting significant challenges in attracting female players due to inadequate amenities. The club’s…
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Infrastructure needed to meet homes target
Hume council has called on the state government to ensure it delivers the infrastructure needed to accommodate 98,000 new homes in the municipality by 2051.…
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Musical focus for Lalor students
Lalor Secondary College students are gearing up to present High School Musical Jr later this year. The production features a cast of 40 students from…
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Refugee week celebration
Whittlesea council is inviting the community to honour the remarkable contributions of refugees and celebrate their journey towards freedom and new beginnings. This year’s refugee…
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Thomastown’s own slice of New York: Checkered cabs
A unique fleet of New York checker cabs offer a nostalgic journey back to the bustling streets of Manhattan in the 1960s and 1970s. ‘Checker…
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Buy recycled event in Hume
The buy recycled northern council showcase in Broadmeadows brought together 20 councils from Melbourne and northern Victoria. The event, which was held on June 13…
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New hall opens for Epping North Scouts
Epping North Scouts now have a brand-new, purpose-built hall where they can gain life skills, forge new friendships, and connect with the local community. Thomastown…
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Student artwork celebrates unity and diversity
Roda Alako, a 20-year-old Craigieburn resident and Kangan Institute student, is thrilled to be part of an impressive ceramic art installation for the institute’s new…
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Breast cancer service expands
Northern Imaging Victoria, part of Northern Health, has expanded its breast imaging services with a team of seven breast radiologists and dedicated mammography technologists. It…













