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Fast news
News that’s brief but no less important New routes survey Public Transport Victoria has released the proposed new bus routes for the South Morang,…
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Mernda’s historic Mayfield Farm left to rot
Descendants of one of Mernda’s pioneering families fear an historic Mayfield home is being left to rot as Woolworths stalls on plans for Mernda’s town…
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Berry Street appeals for gifts for foster kids
A not-for-profit organisation has put out a call for donations to ensure children in foster care receive a gift on Christmas Day. Berry Street, Victoria’s…
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Plenty Valley FM celebrates 25 years on air
Plenty Valley FM president Jeff Cullen said the station marked a quarter of a century of continuous broadcasting with a trip down memory lane. “This…
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Park named in honour of late CFA veteran
The third generation South Morang resident, and fire volunteer of 70 years, died in February, aged 83. Last week, councillor Christine Stow moved a notice…
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St Monica’s lollypop man Whittlesea’s best
Mark Stewart begins his working day with high-fives and handshakes. The school crossing supervisor has spent the past eight years greeting St Monica’s College students,…
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Melbourne’s north west to be the south east’s tip
Landfills in Melbourne’s north-west may have to absorb all the city’s waste within the next 10 years as tips in the south-east begin to close,…
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Craigieburn man charged after detonating explosives in park
The bomb squad last week descended on the Craigieburn house of a man allegedly involved in setting off an explosive device in a public park.…
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Call out for guide-dog puppy carers
Shelli Doidge was “at a loose end” when she decided to adopt her first puppy from Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA). The Mill Park resident…
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Christmas lights up Doreen
A Doreen street has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Wes has decorated his Brookwood Avenue house with Christmas lights for the past 10 years…
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Lalor street rocked by ‘quarry’ works
A building contractor has been accused of failing to notify residents of a Lalor housing estate that a vacant block would be used to stockpile…
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Epping teenager’s care for sister duly recognised
Auraria Steele doesn’t spend her weekends shopping with girlfriends, nor evenings hanging out with friends. Instead, the 16-year- old shoulders the caring role for her…











