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Police scour Wollert tip as part of search for missing Epping woman

Police will begin searching the Wollert Waste Management Centre today as part of their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ju “Kelly” Zhang. Missing Persons...

OAM honours for women

Four women from the northern suburbs were among those to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the 2021...

Seize the moment

Epping local Janelle Zanatta is taking her opportunity to “seize the moment” . The 24-year-old is taking on Channel 9’s popular Australian Ninja Warrior, which...

Community’s budget wish list

Calls for upgrades to sports facilities and a pedestrian bridge over Broadmeadows Road, Gladstone Park, are among 90 community submissions about Hume council's proposed...

Making lockdown a little sweeter

Donnybrook resident Hiba Zain found the sweet side of Melbourne’s most recent lockdown. For about two years, Hiba has been running her business Sweetique from...

Council rethinks waste plan

Whittlesea council has adopted a rethinking waste plan, taking a “visionary” new approach to managing the municipality’s waste. The council’s Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030 aims...

My Place

Liz Skitch is the new Thomastown Neighbourhood House manager. She spoke to Michaela Meade about why it was important for her to become involved...

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines available at PRACC

Pfizer vaccines are available from a mass vaccination hub at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) from today, while a new walk-in...

Disruptions to Mernda line over long weekend

Mernda train line passengers are being advised to plan ahead for their travel over the long weekend, as viaduct works take place. Trains will not...

Thomastown, Epping sites listed exposure sites

Three more sites in Thomastown and one more in Epping have been listed as tier two COVID-19 exposure sites. Anyone who has been to the...

Whittlesea, Hume SES volunteers respond to severe weather callouts

State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across Whittlesea and Hume were kept busy overnight as wild weather lashed Victoria. VICSES responded to over 4000 calls for...

Men charged following alleged kidnapping

Armed Crime Squad detectives have arrested a South Morang man and an Eden Park man in relation to an alleged kidnapping in Templestowe on...

Thomastown, Bundoora venues listed tier 2 exposure sites

Two sites in Thomastown and one in Bundoora have been identified as tier 2 exposure sites. The health department has advised anyone who has been...

Campbellfield, Mickleham venues listed tier 2 exposure sites

Sites in Campbellfield and Mickleham are among the latest additions to the COVID-19 exposure site list. The health department has advised the following sites were...

Mernda man arrested following anti-lockdown protest

A 33-year-old Mernda man was one of two people arrested following an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne's CBD on Saturday. The man was arrested outside Flinders...

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A cry for understanding

Behind the vibrant and resilient spirits of African communities, a hidden epidemic of trauma has taken its toll. Today a courageous young voice is...

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