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Pokies losses on an upward trajectory
New statistics reveal people are losing more on poker machines in both Hume and Whittlesea each year. Statistics released by the Victorian Commission for Gambling…
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Peter Lalor walkway transformed
A dimly lit, graffiti-riddled laneway in Lalor has been successfully transformed into a vibrant, community space. Whittlesea council officially launched the second stage of the…
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Three arrested after teenager stabbed
Police have arrested three men following the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old teenager in Melton yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the Primary…
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22-year-old faces 88 child exploitation charges
A 22-year-old former South Morang man is facing 88 child pornography charges, including “encouraging” and advising on the abduction, rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl in…
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Epping market opening delayed another month
The opening of the Melbourne Market at its new premises in Epping has been delayed until the end of the month. The new market was…
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Arrest nets haul of building stock
Tradies who have had items pinched recently from building sites in Melbourne’s north and north-west are being urged to contact Sunbury police. The call comes…
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Lighting the way to efficiency
The bulbs of more than 9000 street lights will be replaced with models more than three times as energy-efficient across Hume this month. The council…
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$2.3m works to begin on Riddell Road
A $2.3 million project to improve safety on one of Sunbury’s busiest arterial roads should be completed by the end of the year. Sunbury MP…
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Trade accreditation for caravan industry
A peak caravan industry body has partnered with Wodonga TAFE to offer formal qualifications in caravan manufacturing, servicing and repairs. Caravan Industry Australia’s (CIA) industry…
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Students with SmArts
Students from Hume Central Secondary College (HCSC) are getting a taste of university life as part of a program to encourage budding arts students to…
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Polite meeting mulls Sunbury secession process
Should a compulsory vote be held? Is there support for an independent Sunbury even if annual rates were to increase significantly? These were among questions…
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Cameras to catch dumpers
Dumping hotspots will have surveillance cameras installed if Whittlesea council’s recently appointed litter prevention officer has his way. The council received $200,000 from the state…
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