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Outer suburbs need urgent fix
Melbourne’s interface councils are warning that significant pockets of isolation and disadvantage are being created in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, where liveability is falling behind…
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Stuff it, squeeze it and take it home with love
A teddy bear can become a life-long treasure, and that is exactly what Brimbank Shopping Centre is hoping to create this week. The centre will…
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Chef Bridget Bottcher takes culinary gold
Footscray chef Bridget Bottcher has scored a sizzling course win in Australia’s longest-running culinary competition. Ms Bottcher, 22, took home gold for her entrée and…
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Extra bathrooms tap into value
Second bathrooms could be adding six-figures to the sale prices of some Melton properties, according to new data. Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures for…
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The most popular dog breed in Hume
There’s no doubt the average pet owner in Hume is a dog-person. In the year to June 30, 18,562 pups were registered with Hume council,…
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Spring fashion in focus at Pacific Epping
The weather might still be cold and wet but spring has descended on Epping. All things spring have taken over Pacific Epping, with the Cooper…
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Pet complaints on the rise in Hume
Complaints to Hume council about nuisance cats and dogs have surged by 33 per cent in the past three years, new data reveals. Latest data…
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Family violence cases on the rise at Whittlesea Community Connections
An average of one person each day is contacting Whittlesea Community Connections about family violence, despite the organisation not being a specialist family violence service.…
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Bid to bring 10,000 jobs to Whittlesea in five years
Whittlesea council is on a mission to attract 10,000 new jobs to the municipality over the next five years. The bold vision is part of…
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New cops pledged for Whittlesea police station
Two new police officers will be added to Whittlesea police station in a bid to address community safety concerns. The Police Association has been told…
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Craigieburn Junction to create hundreds of jobs
Craigieburn Junction, which is being built at 420 Craigieburn Road by the Oreana Property Group, will feature large-format retailers and fast food restaurants. Development general…







