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Roxburgh Park growing in popularity with homebuyers
Roxburgh Park has been named one of Melbourne’s top growth suburbs, after house prices rose by close to 10 per cent in just three months.…
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First stage of Craigieburn Anzac Park to open later this year
The first stage of Craigieburn Anzac Park is expected to open later this year. A report to Hume council’s July 25 meeting stated work on…
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Elderly woman’s dog killed in shocking case of animal cruelty
A rescue dog belonging to an elderly lady has died after a random attacker wrapped its entire head with duct tape in a shocking case of animal…
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Centenary grants available to remember WWI heroes
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents can remember their lost ones and heroes of WWI’s Western Front, with centenary grants now available. Councils can apply for…
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Church considers school appealing Wyndham council’s decision
The group behind a proposed independent Christian primary school at Werribee South has not ruled out appealing Wyndham council’s decision to refuse a permit. Councillors…
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Campbellfield pet shop owner banned 10 years
A Lalor man, who owned and managed a Campbellfield pet shop, has been banned from being in charge of any animals for 10 years. Haidar…
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New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers
Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community. The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public…
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$7.1 million unpaid rates on the rise in Whittlesea
Whittlesea council is owed $7.1 million in unpaid rates for the 2015-16 financial year. The arrears relate to almost 6000 properties and is a $1.5million…
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Hume council to lobby hookah ban for restaurants and cafes
Hume council will lobby for changes to tobacco laws to put an end to waterpipe smoking in the municipality’s restaurants and cafes. The council will…
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Glenroy student overcome years of missed schooling
A Glenroy student has overcome three years of missed schooling to be named a finalist in the Victorian Training Awards. Amanda Gharib, who has graduated…
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Open day to eras past at Woodlands Historic Park
Visitors to Woodlands Historic Park will have a rare chance to tour one of Hume’s oldest buildings at the weekend. The park’s homestead will be…
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Drug, crime connection spirals in Hume
A dramatic rise in drug use and possession offences in Hume has been fuelled by the availability of methamphetamine, new data reveals. Since 2006, the…
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