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Doreen milk spill sends money down the drain
A company has been fined more than $5000 after staff at a Doreen petrol station poured waste milk down a stormwater drain that leads to…
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Call to increase rates rebate
As the cost of living continues to soar, Hume council will advocate to the state government to increase the rates rebate to pensioners and veterans.…
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Northern Councils make case for government funding
The Northern Councils Alliance has launched its Strategic Plan 2022-2026, a five-year blueprint for regional advocacy across four strategic priority areas and its accompanying document,…
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Nearly 11 million dwellings in Australia
A new publication by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there are an estimated 10.9 million dwellings in Australia as of June this year.…
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Retail turnover rises 0.6 per cent in September
Australian retail turnover is up again 0.6 per cent in September 2022, according to Retail Trade figures released on October 31 by the Australian Bureau…
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Liberals vow to remove High Street, Dalton Road speed humps
Speed humps and raised intersection on Dalton Road and High Street in Epping will be removed if the Liberals and Nationals win the state election…
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Labor promises $20m for Mernda aquatic and sports centre
The Labor Party has pledged $20 million for the second stage of the Mernda Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre if it wins the state election.…
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Liberals pledge to upgrade Redleap reserve
The sport oval at Mill Park’s Redleap Recreation Reserve will get a $2 million upgrade if the Liberals and Nationals win the November 26 state…
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New community centre for Whittlesea
Two community centres will be built in Donnybrook and Wollert West, following a $9.2 million funding commitment from the state government. The funding will enable…
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Whittlesea Show postponed
The Whittlesea Show has been postponed. The show was meant to be held on November 5 and 6 but the Whittlesea Agricultural Society said recent…
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Roxburgh Park man facing firearms, drugs charges
A Roxburgh Park man is facing firearms and drug charges following a nationwide police operation targeting the trafficking and use of illicit firearms. Law enforcement…
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Widespread rain and thunderstorm could lead to river rises
The Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) is warning more rain and thunderstorms across Australia may lead to more river level rises and flooding in more…













