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Police crackdown on illicit firearms in Melbourne’s north-west
Detectives have conducted 35 compliance searches, arrested three men and issued a further four Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) as part of an operation to disrupt…
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Bus drivers walk off the job in Melbourne’s north
Commuters in Melbourne’s north are being told to brace themselves for severe disruptions today (May 6) as 1500 bus drivers walk off the job over…
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Factory fire in Coolaroo
An advice message was issued this morning (May 5) following a factory fire in Coolaroo. Fire crews were first called to a factory in Lisa…
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Coffee with council
This month’s coffee with council event will provide Whittlesea residents with the opportunity to chat with administrators and senior council staff. A mix of representatives…
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Hume council warns against political advertising on property
Hume city council has warned federal candidates against political advertising on council property including road reserves ahead of the 2022 election later this month. Any…
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Mickleham man shot dead
UPDATE: The victim of the Mickleham shooting has been identified as 22-year-old Korey Kesici. The young man was shot multiple times after leaving home to…
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South Morang reserve upgraded
South Morang’s soccer stars now have a new space to play with council redeveloping the sports ground at Hillsview Recreation Reserve. City of Whittlesea Chair…
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Some of Whittlesea’s best playgrounds
Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but the last couple of years highlighted even more their…
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Ambulance response times down despite record demands
Ambulance Victoria employees have reduced ambulance response times across Hume and Whittlesea, despite record demand for emergency medical services. The average emergency response time in…
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DPV Health reached 200,000 COVID-19 tests
The DPV Health COVID-19 testing team has provided 200,000 PCR tests to clients across Melbourne and regional Victoria since June 2019. The tests have been…
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Kangan Institute executive efforts recognised
Kangan Institute executive Michelle Johnston was named one of Victoria’s top 50 public sector women at the COVID-19 heroes ceremony on Friday (April 29) for…
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Have your say on draft plan for managing council’s assets
Whittlesea residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft plan outlining how council will prioritise, maintain and manage assets, such as roads, footpaths and…













