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Winter comforts needed
Winter has only just begun and Helping Hands Mission op shops are already struggling to keep up with the demand for winter stock. The Mission,…
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Laverton clinic increases Pfizer vaccine roll-out
A Laverton Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic this week started administering second doses of Pfizer. Cohealth at Laverton Community Hub was one of four CVCs in Victoria administering Pfizer, as well…
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Troops called in to monitor COVID-19 quarantine
Up to 160 extra Australian Defence Force members have been deployed to monitor COVID-19 quarantine, bringing the total number to 412. Members are drawn from…
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TAFE scholarships now open
Twenty Hume students will be given $2500 scholarships under a new partnership between Kangan Institute and Hume council. The funding will come from the Hume…
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Metro Melbourne restrictions to ease further
Melbourne’s 25-kilometre travel limit will be removed and people will be able to welcome two adult visitors to their house each day from Friday. Acting…
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Lockdown adoptions continue
The lockdown-related surge in pet adoptions is showing no signs of slowing down, according to RSPCA Victoria. Carmen Main, customer care team leader at the…
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Breaking down language barriers
Language barriers can impact the way people access and understand COVID-19 restrictions, according to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown, during…
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COVID cases hurt retailers
Craigieburn Central business owners are calling out for the community to return to the centre. The centre and multiple retailers have been listed as exposure…
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Council COVID grants launched
Hume council is offering support grants for local organisations impacted by metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown. The lockdown, which lasted a fortnight, forced many businesses…
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Police scour Wollert tip as part of search for missing Epping woman
Police will begin searching the Wollert Waste Management Centre today as part of their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ju “Kelly” Zhang. Missing Persons…
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OAM honours for women
Four women from the northern suburbs were among those to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the 2021 Queen’s…
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Seize the moment
Epping local Janelle Zanatta is taking her opportunity to “seize the moment” . The 24-year-old is taking on Channel 9’s popular Australian Ninja Warrior, which…
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