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SES needs lifeline
Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have been left disappointed with the recent state budget, which delivered less money for the volunteer organisation than expected.…
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Stand for council information sessions
In partnership with local councils, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is holding a series of information sessions aimed at prospective candidates and the wider…
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Collaborating to save water
Yarra Valley Water has teamed up with Whittlesea council to help save water through the Victorian Government’s WaterSmart program. Support is being offered to help…
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Trio arrested after dangerous driving across Melbourne
Detectives have charged three children following an alleged high-speed incident in a stolen car through the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne this morning. An…
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Labor could bend on airport rail
The long-running impasse between the Victorian government and the operators of the proposed Melbourne Airport Rail could finally be easing. The airport and state government…
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Bike theft arrests
Ten people have been charged as police continue to investigate a syndicate of alleged motorbike thieves targeting Melbourne’s CBD. The alleged series began in January…
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Upgrades scratching the surface
Mill Park is gaining a FIFA-accredited synthetic surface, with the upgrade of Partridge Recreation Reserve’s grass pitch. Partridge Recreation Reserve is home to the Mill…
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Students not standing down
La Trobe University students are continuing to protest following a forced closure of their Gaza solidarity encampment. On Thursday, May 23, students and staff gathered…
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Giving back to his roots
Supporting his community and giving back to the country that afforded him safety is Afghan refugee Abdul Ibrahimi’s motivation to volunteer. The 22-year-old fled his…
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Budget brings builds
Whittlesea council has released its budget for the upcoming financial year, with a number of big ticket capital work projects headlining the list of expenditure.…
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Victoria’s CDS hits half a billion container deposits
Victorians in every corner of the state, including Hume and Whittlesea, are embracing the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in record numbers – having returned more…
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Senior Victorians given a voice
Hume and Whittlesea seniors are being invited to share their insights and experiences by joining the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee. Ageing Minister Ingrid Stitt…
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