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No seatbelts, 220km/h– and a wake-up call
What does it really feel like to be in the passenger seat when someone’s speeding down a Melbourne street at 220km/h with no seat-belts on?…
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Volunteer duo give 45 years to Broadmeadows
In an age when community spirit can feel like a relic, Alan and Jill Southon are proof that dedication never goes out of style. The…
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Plait to perfection
Montefiore’s delicate hand-plaited mozzarella, Trecce, has been crowned the Grand Champion Dairy Product at the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards, earning praise from judges who called…
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The cream of the crop
Alba Cheese Co has something to smile about – and it’s not just the rich, creamy taste of its award-winning cheese. The family-run business has…
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From Lalor to Hollywood dreams
Under blue skies and the backdrop of a spectacular football ground, Yesterday’s Hero began shooting at Lalor Football club this week – but the real…
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EPA issues burn off warning
As the weather cools and conditions for burn offs in regional areas improve, EPA Victoria is alerting the agricultural sector in particular, not to mix…
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RSPCA warns of Victoria’s horse crisis
RSPCA Victoria is sounding the alarm of a horse crisis facing the state with more than 8100 horses involved in animal cruelty reports this financial…
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Broadmeadows shines for local volunteers
Broadmeadows is glowing red this week as Hume council honours National Volunteer Week by lighting up the iconic cube at Town Hall Broad-meadows in celebration…
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Netball legend Catherine Cox shines a spotlight on Epping’s grassroots heroes
Epping Football Netball Club had an extra spring in its step this week as Australian Diamonds great Catherine Cox visited to celebrate the club’s remarkable…
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My Place
Zoe Brown, originally from Thomastown, was recently awarded Whittlesea’s Access and Inclusion Citizen of the Year. She spoke with Tom Ingleton about what it means…
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Whittlesea council inquiry begins
Whittlesea council will be scrutinised over the next four months, with the state government launching a Commission of Inquiry. The inquiry was announced by Local…
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Prostate cancer support groups flourish
Prostate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men. Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 70 men diagnosed…
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