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  • Survey reveals top crime concerns in Hume

    Survey reveals top crime concerns in Hume

    Hume residents are most concerned about hoon driving, safety at night and burglaries and thefts, the results of a new survey reveal. The police survey…

  • New system to give parents a voice

    New system to give parents a voice

    An escalation system will be introduced in hospitals to enable parents to easily raise concerns about their child’s condition. Known as Safer Care for Kids,…

  • Robot hits the road in Craigieburn

    Robot hits the road in Craigieburn

    A high-tech robot has joined the Craigieburn Road upgrade on the front line to make the job of surveyor’s line marking the road easier and…

  • Amazon robotics centre to create 2000 jobs

    Amazon robotics centre to create 2000 jobs

    A new Amazon Australia robotics fulfilment centre is expected to create 2000 jobs in Craigieburn when it opens in 2025. The robotics fulfilment centre will…

  • Community grants now open

    Community grants now open

    Community groups and programs are set to receive a funding boost with the new Whittlesea community grants program opened on 7 August. Whittlesea council said…

  • First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

    First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

    University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children. The potential vaccine…

  • Aussies rethink diet amid cost of living crisis

    Aussies rethink diet amid cost of living crisis

    New findings, from research commissioned by number one global nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal, found that Australians are now overwhelmingly turning to cheaper alternatives…

  • Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year

    Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year

    The latest research from Compare the Market found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment. The research also…

  • New data shows apps re the biggest driving distraction

    New data shows apps re the biggest driving distraction

    New data from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has revealed that apps are the biggest distraction to people who dangerously use their phones while driving.…

  • Predictions youth homelessness will grow

    Predictions youth homelessness will grow

    This National Homelessness Week, from August 7 to 13, experts are warning the number of young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness is growing.…

  • Work begins on major warehousing redevelopment

    Work begins on major warehousing redevelopment

    Construction on a major warehouse redevelopment at the Coolaroo Industry Park is officially underway The privately funded $41.5 million redevelopment will transform an existing 46,180…

  • Celebration of languages

    Celebration of languages

    St Monica’s College students took part in a Zorba dance-off, enjoyed international treats and watched a languages movie festival as part of languages week earlier…

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