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Teacher autonomy the ticket to NAPLAN success
A Broadmeadows primary school’s commitment to coaching its teachers has led to a “striking improvement” in NAPLAN results. The link was revealed in an international…
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Grave find halts council cemetery plan
More than 110 unmarked graves have been discovered at Epping cemetery, quashing a council-led bid to reopen it for burials. A week-long survey by Hunter…
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New police training facility opens in Craigieburn
Victoria Police’s new $30 million training centre in Craigieburn officially opened last week. The complex has replaced a training site in Essendon and will receive about…
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Calls for swift decision on Sunbury split
Community leaders have urged the state government to finally decide whether Sunbury will split from Hume. Transition auditors John Watson and Frank Vincent were expected…
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Green thumbs needed
A triple bypass was what led Steve Allport into the garden almost seven years ago. The operation left the Lalor resident with weakened heart…
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Traffic lights for Dalton and Childs roads
Traffic lights will replace a round about at a congested intersection in Lalor. The state government has announced it will spend $5.5 million to make…
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Expectant mums can visit GPs for antenatal care
Expectant mums will be able to consult their own doctor during most pregnancies under a model used at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Shared Maternity…
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Nine-hour blitz nets $275,000 in unpaid fines
A nine-hour police blitz on Melton drivers netted more than $275,000 in unpaid fines last week. Police used automatic numberplate recognition to identify offenders in…
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Positives drawn from Broadmeadows summit
Broadmeadows will finally get its northern city gateway – a tree boulevard and improved road interchanges along its Pascoe Vale Road town entrance. The oft-neglected…
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Alcohol still a bigger health issue than ice
Despite widespread fears about the use of crystal methamphetamine, paramedics are being called to fewer ice-related incidents in Hume and Whittlesea. According to a new…
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Cash splash for local schools
Dilapidated classrooms and old halls at 16 schools in Hume and Whittlesea are set for a $4.2 million makeover. Education Minister James Merlino last week…
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Microchip helps return cat after three years
To the surprise of his dumbfounded owner, Charlie, a ginger tabby cat, arrived home last week after a three-year walkabout. Suzanne who asked that her…
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