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STOPIT marks one year in service
A new service to stamp out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport has received more than 1500 notifications in its first year. STOPIT, a text-based…
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Matildas in Bundoora on World Cup eve
The Matildas took to their new Bundoora home on Tuesday morning as they finalise their preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The team will…
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Mernda repair cafe open for works
The Mernda Repair Cafe is opening its doors for its monthly session on Saturday, July 15, from 10am to 2pm. The repair cafe is a…
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Opposition calls for Broadmeadows Station redevelopment
The state opposition is calling for the redevelopment of Broadmeadows station. The upgrade of the station has long been a priority of the community and…
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Reserve name change in Craigieburn
Craigieburn’s Joe Sullivan reserve has moved following a council meeting on July 11. Mr Sullivan was born in 1928 and raised 6 sons in Craigieburn.…
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New round of PUMP
McEwen residents and councils can now have their say on new draft guidelines for the next round of the peri-urban mobile program (PUMP). In an…
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July benefits for McEwen
McEwen residents are set to benefit from cheaper child care, changes to paid parental leave, and increases to Medicare rebates from July. In an announcement…
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Investment strategy change for Hume
Hume council has implemented parameters to broaden its investment portfolio. At a meeting on July 11, councillor Naim Kurt said the new investment policy marks…
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New name for Epping Animal Welfare Centre
The Epping Animal Welfare Facility has a new name, wat djerring Animal Facility. Wat djerring means ‘we together.’ The name was chosen after consultation with…
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Works underway on Somerton freight hub
Works have begun on Somerton’s $400 million freight terminal. The site, which is expected to open in 2025, is set to take 500,000 trucks off…
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‘Sophisticated’ new X-Trail
In the process of researching this story I came across a review by one of my esteemed colleagues. Not once did he mention the fact…
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Broadmeadows man charged after evading police
A man has been charged after he evaded police in an alleged stolen vehicle in Broadmeadows in the early hours of July 9. Police initially…













