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Mernda’s $15 million commitment
The Liberal Party has pledged $15 million for stage two of the Mernda Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre if it wins next month’s state election.…
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Company charged following truck driver’s death
A freight company has been charged in relation to the death of a garbage truck driver in Epping in December 2019. WorkSafe Victoria said that…
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Young readers celebrated
More than 74,000 children and young people took part in the 2022 Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Education Minister Natalie Hutchins congratulated the readers, who smashed through…
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Concerns over Epping animal shelter takeover
An animal rights advocate has raised concerns about the number of animals that will be euthanised at the Epping Animal Welfare Facility, when Whittlesea, Darebin…
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Mirrors reflect wild world at Werribee Open Range Zoo
The animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo will be introduced to their own reflection this week, with one important purpose – to stimulate their natural…
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Job vacancies decline
Job vacancies have decreased by 10,000 from May to 471,000 in August, according to new seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).…
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Governments commit to reduce waste
In an attempt to combat climate change and reduce waste while simultaneously creating new jobs and industries, the state and federal governments have announced they…
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State government introduces recycling reform
Victorian households, such as those in Whittlesea and Hume, will be able to recycle everything from soft plastics to used pizza boxes in the coming…
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Clubs to benefit
More than 150 Victorian football and netball clubs, including those in Whittlesea and Hume will share in more than half a million dollars for their…
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New monitoring system to predict thunderstorm asthma
A world-class thunderstorm asthma monitoring, prediction and alert system is being launched by the state government in an effort to ensure Victorians, such as those…
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Monthly CPI indicator rises, according to ABS
The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 7.0 per cent in the year to July and 6.8 per cent to August, according to recent…
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100 years young
Epping will have another centenarian on its books. Estia Health aged care resident Phyllis Fisher is turning 100 on October 16. She only moved to…
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