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Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll

If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15...

Islamic youth centre rejection may be appealed

The Islamic group backing plans for a youth centre at Hoppers Crossing will consider its options after Wyndham council refused a permit for the...

Better bus services for Whittlesea

Doreen, Mernda, South Morang and Whittlesea residents will have better access to public transport when a new Plenty Valley bus network launches next month. The...

Burglaries drive spike in crime

Burglaries have increased by a staggering 38 per cent in Whittlesea, Crime Statistics Agency data reveals. And police have called on the public to help...

Fire deaths: houses worse than bush, says CFA

Firefighters in Whittlesea and Hume were called to 79 preventable house fires last year, prompting a warning about fire safety during winter. Latest data from...

Libs silent on road projects

The Liberal Party candidates for Scullin and McEwen are yet to commit to four vital road projects in Whittlesea and Hume, despite Labor vowing to...

Police arrest 17 in major operation

Seventeen people have been arrested over theft and drug-related crimes as part of a police operation in the northern suburbs. Police in Whittlesea and Darebin...

Animal rescue group hopes to kickstart outreach program

A Campbellfield animal rescue group wants to kickstart an outreach program to help disadvantaged Hume residents struggling to keep up with the cost of...

Mernda woman saved partner’s life through CPR

Melyssa Wilson never imagined she would need to use her first-aid training on a loved one. But in the early hours of May 12, she...

Broadmeadows’ Olsen Place entrance gets a green makeover

The entrance to Broadmeadows’ Olsen Place is getting a green makeover with 14 vertical garden beds planted by Hume council and local environmental group...

Small business owners urged to enter inaugural awards

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who own businesses in Melbourne’s north are being urged to enter the inaugural Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards. Run by...

Police search for missing Delahey teenager

Sunshine police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a Delahey teenager who has been missing for almost two weeks. Olivia Samuel, 15, was...

O’Herns Road freeway interchange relief

The long-awaited O’Herns Road freeway interchange will be built if Labor wins the federal election. On Friday, Labor’s infrastructure and transport spokesman Anthony Albanese pledged...

Intersection pledge

Traffic lights will be installed at a horror intersection in the Whittlesea township if Labor wins the federal election. Visiting Whittlesea on Friday morning, McEwen...

Epping principal’s lifelong love of teaching

Pauline Kubat has been teaching for 40 years but still wakes up every morning excited to start work. The Epping Views Primary School principal views...

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Bundoora road worst in nation for crashes

Plenty Road in Bundoora has the dishonourable title of being named Australia's top crash hotspot over the past decade, a new report have revealed. Insurer...