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Blossoming campaign to raise awareness of Crohn’s Disease
For the past 10 years, Marie Zaffira has watched her daughter suffer from a disease that few people know about or understand. At 18, her…
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Call for investigation into missing Mernda rail ramps
The Human Rights Commission will be asked to investigate whether Public Transport Victoria and the Level Crossing Removal Authority breached the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act…
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Whittlesea domestic violence survivor shares story
There was a time when Lisa Bonavita felt trapped by domestic violence. Over a number of years, the mother-of-three faced physical and financial mistreatment at…
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Winter warmers wanted for northern suburbs’ tots
Whittlesea families are being urged to donate new singlets, socks and jocks to help keep vulnerable children living in the northern suburbs warm this winter.…
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Craigieburn Road upgrade left out of state budget
The Craigieburn community has been “left hanging”, with the duplication of Craigieburn Road overlooked in the state government’s budget, say Hume council and residents. The…
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Unregistered cars targeted in Campbellfield blitz
Police and Hume council swooped on unregistered and illegally parked cars during a recent blitz in Campbellfield’s industrial area. The blitz was organised in response…
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Spotlight shines on Marymede’s junior students
The spotlight will be shining on Marymede Catholic College’s middle years students later this month, when they perform in the school’s inaugural junior production. The…
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Melton’s failing health card
A third of Melton children are either overweight or obese, while more than two-thirds of the municipality’s adult population are failing to get in enough…
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Drone prison ban takes off
Drones will be banned from being used near jails after several were spotted near the three Ravenhall prisons. A drone was also intercepted three years…
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A golden opportunity for Mill Park Heights students
Olympic gold medal swimmer Mack Horton made a visit to Mill Park recently to cheer on students taking part in the Mill Park Heights Primary…
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Whittlesea police launch Eyewatch page
Victoria Police has launched a new Facebook page to help link Whittlesea residents with local police. The Eyewatch – Whittlesea Police Service Area page was…
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Hume draft budget an investment in the future
Hume mayor Drew Jessop has promised that the council’s draft budget will deliver projects that will benefit the community in the future, as the municipality…
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