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New service hub for Whittlesea township
A new hub bringing council services to Whittlesea township and surrounds will open in the centre of town later this month. From August 31, residents…
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Aches for public dental sector
Residents in the north requiring public dental care may need to grit their teeth, with average wait times climbing to 25.4 months according to data…
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Cats surrendered following warrant
Nearly 70 felines were surrendered from a Hume residential property after concerns were raised by neighbours to RSPCA Victoria, The RSPCA’S inspectorate executed a warrant…
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Tackling homelessness in Whittlesea
Whittlesea council is striving to raise awareness about the pressing issue of homelessness in the municipality. As part of Homelessness Week, which runs from August…
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Survey reveals top crime concerns in Hume
Hume residents are most concerned about hoon driving, safety at night and burglaries and thefts, the results of a new survey reveal. The police survey…
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New system to give parents a voice
An escalation system will be introduced in hospitals to enable parents to easily raise concerns about their child’s condition. Known as Safer Care for Kids,…
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Robot hits the road in Craigieburn
A high-tech robot has joined the Craigieburn Road upgrade on the front line to make the job of surveyor’s line marking the road easier and…
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Amazon robotics centre to create 2000 jobs
A new Amazon Australia robotics fulfilment centre is expected to create 2000 jobs in Craigieburn when it opens in 2025. The robotics fulfilment centre will…
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Community grants now open
Community groups and programs are set to receive a funding boost with the new Whittlesea community grants program opened on 7 August. Whittlesea council said…
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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections
University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children. The potential vaccine…
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Aussies rethink diet amid cost of living crisis
New findings, from research commissioned by number one global nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal, found that Australians are now overwhelmingly turning to cheaper alternatives…
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Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year
The latest research from Compare the Market found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment. The research also…
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