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New round of PUMP
McEwen residents and councils can now have their say on new draft guidelines for the next round of the peri-urban mobile program (PUMP). In an…
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July benefits for McEwen
McEwen residents are set to benefit from cheaper child care, changes to paid parental leave, and increases to Medicare rebates from July. In an announcement…
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Investment strategy change for Hume
Hume council has implemented parameters to broaden its investment portfolio. At a meeting on July 11, councillor Naim Kurt said the new investment policy marks…
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New name for Epping Animal Welfare Centre
The Epping Animal Welfare Facility has a new name, wat djerring Animal Facility. Wat djerring means ‘we together.’ The name was chosen after consultation with…
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Works underway on Somerton freight hub
Works have begun on Somerton’s $400 million freight terminal. The site, which is expected to open in 2025, is set to take 500,000 trucks off…
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‘Sophisticated’ new X-Trail
In the process of researching this story I came across a review by one of my esteemed colleagues. Not once did he mention the fact…
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Broadmeadows man charged after evading police
A man has been charged after he evaded police in an alleged stolen vehicle in Broadmeadows in the early hours of July 9. Police initially…
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Four car collision in Bundoora
Police are appealing for information after a four-car collision in Bundoora. It is alleged a white Toyota Camry was driving erratically in the southbound lane…
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Embrace the cold and get festive in July
Christmas in July has become a popular celebration in Australia, allowing people to experience the joy and festivities of the holiday season during the winter…
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Mernda repair cafe added to Whittlesea’s budget
Rates are on the rise in Whittlesea after council adopted its 2023-24 budget. In a meeting on Tuesday, June 27, council passed the budget and…
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School speed zone back in action Monday
Students heading back to the classroom and those returning to work after the winter school holidays on Monday, July 10 are reminded of travel changes…
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Supported extended for victims of home builder collapses
The state government will extend the Porter Davis support scheme to other clients of collapsed builders who were left significantly out of pocket due to…
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