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Funding windfall for growing suburbs
Whittlesea council has received another $5.1 million from the state government to help build six community projects. The money, which was announced last week, is…
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Whittlesea carols promise fun for all ages
Mill Park’s Redleap Reserve will come alive with the sounds of singing and Christmas cheer this Friday at Whittlesea council’s carols by candlelight. A 57-member…
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Gridlock ahead for Epping commuters
The drive from Epping to Melbourne’s CBD is predicted to take one hour and 45 minutes by 2046 unless urgent action can address Victoria’s congestion…
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Champions settle in
Greenvale’s Living Legends has added two more champions to its stable. The historic homestead welcomed Buffering – one of Australia’s highest money-earners – and Tasmanian…
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Whittlesea kids not playing ball
Whittlesea has one of the lowest rates of participation in sports in Victoria, new research reveals. Only 11 per cent of residents take part in…
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Defibrillators for four Whittlesea clubs
Life-saving defibrillators will be available at four Whittlesea sports clubs, thanks to the state government. Whittlesea Horse and Pony Club, Mernda Dragons Rugby League Club,…
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New ambulance station for Craigieburn to help improve response times
A new ambulance station will be built at Craigieburn as part of a state government move to reduce emergency response times. The state-of-the-art station will…
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Culture lessons swapped
Three teachers swapped their classrooms in Indonesia for Epping’s St Monica’s College last week. The teachers were part of the Australia–Asia BRIDGE School Partnerships Project,…
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North misses out on state government road funds
Melbourne’s outer north is missing in action from the state government’s multibillion-dollar roads upgrade package, which is meant to relieve congestion and reduce accidents in…
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Free eye tests and glasses for young school children
Young children at 22 schools across Whittlesea and Hume will have their eyes tested for free as part of a new state government program. The…
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Special visitor for The Northern Hospital’s youngest patients
Children being treated at The Northern Hospital had a special visitor last week. Santa took time out from his Christmas preparations to stop by the…
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Epping team celebrates 60 years of helping migrants
For the past 60 years, the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s multicultural communities team has been helping refugees and migrants settle in Melbourne. The team, which…
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