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Tax on sugar could save teeth
A national Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than 500,000 dental cavities and increase health equity over 10 years, a Monash University-led study…
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A tournament to remember
The inaugural Craigieburn Eagles and Broadmeadows Disability Services round robin tournament was played on Tuesday, July 25. The basketball tournament was the product of 35…
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Hume councillors set for Timor visit
Hume council has approved the travel costs of two councillors to Timor-Leste later this year. Mayor Joseph Haweil and councillor Naim Kurt are intending on…
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Mural for Broadmeadows
A mural that celebrates the local Indigenous community in Broadmeadows has been unveiled. The painting located on the Banksia Gardens housing estate was a collaborative…
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My Place: Vicki Catchpole
Tell us a bit about you and what you do? My name is Vicki Catchpole. I have lived in Hume for the last 20 years.…
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Reggae Girlz in Bundoora again
World Cup fever hit Bundoora last week with the Jamaican Women’s national soccer team finalising their tournament preparations at Parade College. In the lead up…
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‘I Give A Sock’
Broadmeadows based business Underworks is running its annual ‘I Give A Sock’ campaign. For every post shared on Instagram, either via a user’s feed or…
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Whittlesea to celebrate National Tree Day
Whittlesea council is running a range of free events to celebrate National Tree Day. Hosted at the Tambo Conservation Reserve in Whittlesea, the event will…
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Airport concerns over Tullamarine apartments
Hume council has adopted plans for the development of 98 serviced apartments despite airport concerns. Following a meeting on Monday, July 24, council showed its…
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50km for 78-year-old
Epping local, Paul Murfitt, is taking part in ‘Australia’s biggest bike ride’. This will be the 78-year-old’s fifth ‘United Energy Around the Bay’ ride. This…
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More money spent on Hume legal battles
A further $63,599 has been spent on ongoing Hume council legal fees and related costs, new figures reveal. At a council meeting on Monday, July…
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Fire escape plan a must
Victoria’s fire services are asking households to develop or review their Home Fire Escape Plans. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA respond to more than…
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