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Campbellfield factory fire under investigation
The cause of a fire in Campbellfield early Sunday morning is under investigation. Fire Rescue Victoria crews were called to the fire at a factory…
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Virus outbreaks continue to grow
The number of active coronavirus cases across Whittlesea and Hume has risen to more than 1000. Latest Department of Health and Human Services data reveals…
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Lucky Lalor resident becomes a millionaire
A Lalor resident has become a newly-minted millionaire after winning division one in last night’s Wednesday Lotto draw. The mystery player held one of the…
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Hume and Whittlesea record 100 new COVID-19 cases
One hundred new coronavirus cases have been detected in Whittlesea and Hume since yesterday, as the number of cases linked to Epping Gardens continues to…
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Roxburgh Park man arrested after entering NSW without a permit
A Roxburgh Park man has been arrested at Sydney Airport after arriving in NSW without a permit. The man, 21, came to the attention of…
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90 cases linked to Epping Gardens
The coronavirus outbreak at Epping Gardens Aged Care has been linked to 90 cases, as Austin Health staff take control of the centre and residents…
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Push to reopen Dallas bank branch
Shoppers, traders and Hume council are calling on the Commonwealth Bank to reopen its Dallas branch, saying the decision to close it during a global…
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Ears to a good idea
A Thomastown manufacturer is on a mission to make face masks as comfortable as possible. PACKQUEEN has designed an Ear Saver Band – an expandable…
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Whittlesea coronavirus count tops 500
Whittlesea’s coronavirus count has surpassed 500 cases, with the recent rise in infections largely driven by an outbreak at Epping Gardens Aged Care. Latest Department…
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Epping Gardens outbreak continues to grow
The coronavirus outbreak at Epping Gardens Aged Care has grown, with five new cases confirmed since yesterday. Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton said there…
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Hume council calls for more specific virus data
Hume council is requesting specific information from the state government about the municipality’s active coronavirus cases. The council agreed to write to Health Minister Jenny…
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More relief for Hume community groups
Schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations and Hume residents will be offered booking discounts at community centres as part of a council plan to help the…













