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Recycling gives a appliances a new lease of life
A new northern suburbs-based recycling business has coined a new ailment. Bright Sparks’ managing director Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald said “Cupboard Procrastination Syndrome” affects thousands of people…
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Thomastown school pushes anti-smoking message
Despite millions being spent on anti-smoking campaigns, the introduction of plain packaging, graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and the gradual phasing in of laws…
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“Low priority” Camp Road level crossing to go
The Camp Road level crossing will remain on the state government’s priority list for removal, despite a VicRoads report deeming it “not critical”. The Campbellfield…
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Apartment prices pushing people north
The cost of building family-friendly apartments in Melbourne’s inner and middle ring suburbs is pushing young families to buy houses in Hume and Whittlesea. A…
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New Whittlesea mayor sworn in
Councillor Stevan Kozmevski was sworn in as Whittlesea’s new mayor at a special meeting of councillors last night. The south west ward councillor will serve…
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Calls for toll subsidies to cut local truck traffic
Maribyrnong council is calling for subsidies to encourage freight trucks off inner-west residential streets and on to existing and future toll roads. The council will…
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Volcano park pays tribute to Aitken Hill
Greenvale and Craigieburn residents with thriving gardens owe their fertile soil to a small but now eroded volcano. The summit of Aitken Hill has been…
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Gun laws fast-tracked after Thomastown shooting
The fatal shooting at Thomastown last week has prompted the state government to fast-track tougher gun trafficking laws. The latest drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s north…
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Recycled water piped to school drinking taps
An investigation is under way to determine how recycled water normally used for flushing toilets was connected to a Craigieburn secondary school’s drinking fountains. Routine…
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Sky high teen pregnancy rates in the north
Hume and Whittlesea have the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in Melbourne’s north. A report by Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) reveals that the…
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Whittlesea businesses caught in training crackdown
Three Whittlesea businesses have been disqualified from hiring apprentices following an investigation into the quality of their training. Representatives of the state government’s Victorian Registration…
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Speed humps for busy Doreen road
Four speed humps will be installed on a Doreen distributor road to deter hoon drivers and protect children at a childcare centre. A report prepared…
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