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Police inspect vehicles in Roxburgh Park
Close to 50 people allegedly associated with hoon activity across Melbourne’s north-west were ordered by police to present their cars for roadworthy inspections on Sunday,…
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Refugees in ’limbo’ eligible for permanent residency
Almost 20,000 refugees living in “limbo“ in Australia, including those in Whittlesea and Hume, will now be eligible to apply for permanent residency. The Albanese…
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Community sport grants open
A grants program to assist sports club in delivering events and initiatives promoting gender equality has now opened for applications. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence…
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Retail sales volumes decline
New data has shown Australian retail sales volumes fell 0.2 per cent in the December quarter 2022. The December fall revealed in figures released on…
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New funding to support LGBTIQ+ community
Applications are now open for the 2023 LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program, supported by the state government. For the first time the program will be tailored to…
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More than $37 million seized from criminals in 12 months
The state government is celebrating Victoria Police’s “record haul” seizure worth $37.3 million in cash and property in the last 12 months. “[It] highlights the…
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Record number of Indigenous Australians enrolled to vote
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has revealed a record increase in the number of Indigenous people enrolled to vote ahead of the Referendum. New data…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Smoking research labeled “nothing more than a fig leaf”
The peak body for GPs across the country has labelled new research into smoking harm “nothing more than a fig leaf”. The Royal Australian College…
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New educational resources on agriculture launch
New educational resources about the red meat and livestock industry will be available for senior and primary school teachers, including those in Hume and Whittlesea,…
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Landmark reforms to manage Police informants to be introduced
Police informants across the state will be protected under a new bill which was introduced to Parliament this week. The Human Source Management Bill 2023,…
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New research grants to improve lives of stroke patients
Five ground-breaking research projects aimed at fighting stroke have been announced as part of the 2023 Stroke Foundation Research Grants. The researchers will share in…













