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Charges following fatal collision in Epping
Police have charged a driver following a fatal collision in Epping last week. Emergency services were called to reports a car had collided with a…
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Recycling plant, director fined $1.28m over giant blaze
A major waste company and its former director have been fined more than $1.25 million over a massive fire which burned for almost two weeks,…
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Inquiry into Whittlesea council, mayor suspended
Whittlesea council will be investigated by a Commission of Inquiry the state government has announced, while mayor Aidan McLindon has been suspended. Local Government Minister…
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Council rejects forum request citing need to remain impartial
As the federal election draws closer, a local advocacy group is urging Hume Council to help give residents a stronger voice in the democratic process.…
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Voting ad decision ‘surprising’
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed it will not place any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the upcoming…
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Zoo mourns death of lion cub
The African Lion cub recently born at Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) has died from kidney issues after its mother unexpectedly stopped producing maternal milk.…
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VIPER arrest 14, seize $4.8m worth of illicit tobacco during week of action targeting organised crime syndicate
Warrants were executed at 12 tobacco stores across Melbourne, including five in Hume and Whittlesea, in early April as part of the ongoing investigation by…
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Images released of Roxburgh Park shooting
Police have released CCTV in relation to a non-fatal shooting in Roxburgh Park in January. It’s believed an older-model white Toyota Camry was driving up…
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Cars recovered in crime crackdown
A week-long police crackdown following a spike in car thefts in the Hume area has led to 26 arrests and the recovery of eight stolen…
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Battle for first home buyers heats up
The race to win over first home buyers is heating up – fast. With housing affordability still front of mind for voters, both major parties…
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Spice, sound and smiles
Get ready to dance, eat, and celebrate as the Olive Tree Festival 2025 comes to Mickleham, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever.…
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Northern Hospital shines in global research spotlight
If saving lives wasn’t impressive enough, the team at Northern Hospital Epping is now turning heads on the world stage – not with stethoscopes, but…













