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Upgrade rids two Whittlesea schools of asbestos
Old asbestos-filled buildings will be removed at two Whittlesea primary schools as part of a state government program to improve school safety. The government…
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Fun times change at Funfields
Funfields has been given the green light to increase its visitor numbers, but the amusement park will now close its doors at 6pm instead of…
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Award for Wollert organic recycling plant
A Wollert food waste recycling plant is generating enough energy each hour to power 1500 homes. Yarra Valley Water’s ReWaste facility, which turns food waste…
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Plea to end family violence in Whittlesea
Whittlesea council is stepping up its campaign to increase awareness of family violence, with police statistics revealing the city has the highest rate of family…
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Ten of cardiology services at Northern Health
For the past 10 years, William van Gaal has been running Northern Health’s cardiology service. The director of cardiology started at the health service in…
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Safety first for Hume Christmas light displays
Hume home owners planning to deck their houses in Christmas lights are being urged to think about traffic and pedestrian safety before switching on their…
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Lalor gardeners plot a party
The Lalor Community garden will throw open its gates this Saturday for its 10th anniversary. The Duncan Road garden, started by Plenty Valley Community Health…
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La Trobe Uni trials state’s first driverless bus
Students at La Trobe University are getting a taste of the future, with the university trialing Victoria’s first driverless shuttle bus. The Autonobus will transport…
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VicRoads called on to assess Epping Views traffic chaos
VicRoads will be asked to assess the parking and traffic chaos around Epping Views Primary School and make suggestions on how the traffic flow can…
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Broadmeadows battlers tell their stories on Struggle Street
Controversial television series Struggle Street has made its way to Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs – despite Hume council objecting to filming in the municipality. The…
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New tactic to cut Whittlesea’s suicide rates
Community and sports groups, healthcare workers, emergency responders and education providers across Whittlesea are on a mission to reduce the municipality’s suicide rate. The…
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RSPCA wants to rehome 200 cats over four days
This bundle of fur is among 200 cats searching for a new home. RSPCA Victoria is attempting to find forever homes for 200 cats to…
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