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Copper cables stolen from five sports reserves across Whittlesea

Thieves have stolen copper cables from sports grounds across Whittlesea in recent months, disrupting match schedules and costing the council tens of thousands of...

Apple watches, phones stolen in Epping armed robbery

A man has been threatened with a knife and a woman pushed to the ground during an armed robbery in Epping. Police said a man...

Victims threatened with knives in Craigieburn armed robberies

Police are investigating two armed robberies in Craigieburn in which the victims were threatened with knives. Fawkner Embona detectives have been told a man was...

Thomastown producers the cream of the crop at Grand Dairy Awards

Thomastown is making a name for itself as Victoria’s top dairy area. The suburb proved its dairy products are the cream of the crop, with...

Bundoora dancer Phillip Egan to star in Beats on Pointe

A last minute decision to audition for a stage show advertised on Facebook has paid off for Phillip Egan, with the Bundoora dancer about...

Thriller books popular with Hume, Whittlesea readers

Thrillers, mysteries and crime books are popular with Hume and Whittlesea readers. Hume Libraries and Yarra Plenty Regional Library have named their top 10 most...

New suburbs coming to Whittlesea, Hume

Thousands of houses will be built in three new suburbs near Craigieburn, Mickleham and Donnybrook, in a bid to improve housing affordability. The state government...

WorkSafe clears Whittlesea council of bullying claim

A WorkSafe investigation has found Whittlesea council is striving to provide a workplace free from bullying. WorkSafe conducted an investigation following media reports of alleged...

My Place: Matt Bodiam

After almost seven years bringing live music to Footscray, Matt Bodiam and his wife Melanie are closing the doors of The Reverence Hotel and...

Northern Hospital oncology clinic keeps symptoms in check

A new clinic at The Northern Hospital is helping oncology patients check up on their condition without having to visit the emergency department. The specialised...

Aitken Hill Primary School traffic alarm

A Craigieburn mum is questioning why school crossings and school speed zones have not been created around the new Aitken Hill Primary School. The Elevation...

Mernda aquatic centre plans don’t go the distance for residents

Mernda residents want the suburb’s new aquatic centre to include a 50-metre lap pool but the council says it is not something it can...

Marymede college students pen Black Saturday poetry book

A group of Marymede Catholic College students has reflected on the tragedy of Black Saturday to produce a book of poems about the 2009...

Craigieburn Festival returns to Anzac park

Craigieburn Anzac Park will be the place to be this Saturday for the annual Craigieburn Festival. Roving entertainers, food trucks and carnival rides will take...

Man trapped underground in Epping trench

Two men have been rescued from a collapsed trench in Epping. Emergency services were called to the incident on High Street at 11.50am following reports...

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Rising stars named in Lanning vs Perry squads

Greenvale Kangaroos' Noura Abdul Qader and Melton Centrals' Jasmine Kamboj have been named in the Cricket Australia Lanning vs Perry series alongside former Druids...

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