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Craigieburn’s Moore family backing Relay for Life
Craigieburn’s Moore family will walk around the clock this weekend as part of Hume’s Relay for Life. Mum Carly, who is a Hume councillor, said…
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Whittlesea funeral home ‘good for business’
A funeral parlour will open in the main street of Whittlesea, despite residents arguing that the business is not appropriate for the town centre and…
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Whittlesea gridlock campaign now trending
Almost 700 people have joined a new Facebook group calling for the state government to address the “dire state” of Whittlesea’s roads as a matter…
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Councils plea for fair federal funding
Whittlesea council has joined a statewide call for the federal government to restore indexation of its assistance grants in the upcoming budget, as promised. Federal…
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Whittlesea council budget promises new roads and community facilities
Revitalising the Mill Park Leisure and Service Centre, constructing new soccer pitches across the municipality and extending Findon Road are centrepieces of Whittlesea council’s draft…
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Road blitz nabs pedal pushers
Speedsters and others drivers flouting the road rules copped the wrath of the law on Hume and Macedon Ranges roads during a recent police blitz.…
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Planned burn-offs ready to fire
If you see a lot of smoke around Little River early next month, don’t be alarmed. Wyndham council’s controlled burn program is starting on April…
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Photography is a bloomin’ good hobby
A year ago, Victoria Butera didn’t know much about photography. But after just 12 months being behind the lens, the 13-year-old is making a name…
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Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham accused of showing “poor leadership”
Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham has come under fire from some of his fellow councillors, who have accused him of showing “poor leadership”. For the second…
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Old ovals and courts at Craigieburn’s DS Aitken Reserve remastered
The long-awaited $3.6 million upgrade of Craigieburn’s DS Aitken Reserve came a step closer after Hume council gave the thumbs up to a new master…
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St Monica’s College welcomes grandparents back to school
More than 200 grandparents went back to school last week for St Monica’s College’s annual grandparents day. Year 7 students invited their grandparents to come…
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Thomastown Football Club will forgo a major sponsor to back beyondblue
Thomastown Football Club is on a mission to tackle anxiety and depression. The club has decided to forgo a major sponsor this year in favour…







