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Illegal dumpers to clean up their own mess
Hume council will look to set up Community Clean-Up Corps through Work for the Dole and community work programs to tackle illegal dumping and graffiti…
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Timber gets a second life
Timber from trees felled as part of the Yan Yean Road upgrade and other natural materials removed as part of the project have been donated…
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued
A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Sunbury, Sydenham, St Albans, Melbourne Airport,…
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Council backs plan to ease school traffic congestion
Hume council has supported a plan to invest in marked parallel parking bays at schools to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Councillor Ally Watson’s…
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Hume community facilities underutilised
Seven unstaffed community facilities across Hume have been identified as having the lowest level of usage as council’s audit into community centres has been released.…
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Roofing company fined
A roofing company has been convicted and fined after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites in Melbourne, including in…
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Measles exposure sites
The Department of Health has listed six measles exposure sites in Tullamarine and one in Craigieburn since 10 February. The most recent exposure incidents occurred…
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Hume community grants awarded
The Australian Multicultural Community Centre, Hmong Australia Society New Year Festival and the Meadow Heights Turkish Senior Group’s International Women’s Day event are among community…
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Yarrambat CFA celebrates 25 years
Yarrambat CFA has marked the 25th anniversary of its fire station with a day of celebration and the official opening of a new firefighter turnout…
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Merzbow to bring noise to Newport
For almost five decades now, Tokyo-based artist Merzbow has held an undisputed position as the iconic forefather of noise music. It’s said his work, which…
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Renewable energy soars
Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has announced that Victoria has exceeded its 2025 renewable energy target. Ms D’Ambrosio said renewables accounted for 44.6 per…
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Police appeal for information on the disappearance of Brendan Breen
Police are appealing for information as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen 14 years ago. The then 55-year-old was last…
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