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Federal government abandons legal centre funding cuts
Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to abandon plans to cut funding for community legal centres, which would have forced the…
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Thomastown Mosque open day to build bridges
The Thomastown Mosque will open its doors to the public on Sunday in a bid to bring an end to misconceptions about Islam. The mosque…
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Whittlesea pooches ready for Million Paws Walk
Epping’s Thomson family and their pugalier, Amber are gearing up for the biggest event on the canine calendar: the RSPCA’S Million Paws Walk. Sarah and…
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Ratpayers footing bill for costly upkeep of Epping Soccer Stadium
Whittlesea ratepayers are forking out more than $200,000 a year to maintain a soccer stadium that is only being used between six to eight hours…
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Urban renewal planned for Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows is envisaged as a “powerhouse” of Melbourne’s north in a new urban renewal blueprint for the suburb. The draft Greater Broadmeadows Framework Plan, recently…
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Community drives E6 rethink
Whittlesea council has softened its stance on the E6 being built as an arterial road instead of a six-lane freeway, agreeing to new community consultation…
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Work on track for Mernda rail extension
Mernda residents are celebrating after work began on the extension of the South Morang train line to Mernda last week. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan…
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State dials up phone reception
High-tech gadgetry will be used to help improve mobile phone coverage on the Regional Rail Link from next year. Last week the state government, Telstra,…
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Avid knitters wanted: Melton council
Wanted – avid knitters. Donations of 500 knitted items are being sought from across Melton to help keep people warm this winter. Knitters are being…
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End for politicians age of ‘entitlement’
State politicians could be forced to pay back wrongly claimed entitlements and second residence allowances could be capped in a bid to stamp out a…
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Northern Health bid to raise $50,000 to help chemotherapy patients
The Northern Health Foundation is on a mission to raise $50,000 to help chemotherapy patients. The Epping hospital is hoping its 2017 oncology appeal will…
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Hume a hotspot for car theft
Hume motorists are urged to keep their cars locked and their keys safe after more than 1000 cars were stolen across the municipality last year.…
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