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Whittlesea youth council elects new leaders
Whittlesea’s Youth Council has elected 20-year-old Kaynat Virk as its new youth mayor and 18-year-old Emily Tricario as deputy youth mayor. Kaynat Virk , who…
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Community mourns the loss of young player Ben Bachmann
The Greenvale Football Club community is in mourning following the tragic passing of young footballer Ben Bachmann. The 14-year-old suffered a medical episode at training,…
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Carlton Football Club honours Ben Bachmann
In a touching tribute, the Carlton football club will play tonight’s AFL game against the Hawks in honour of 14-year-old Ben Bachmann who tragically died…
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Whittlesea brings the vibes, celebrating cultural diversity
Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre burst into colour, music, and culture on Wednesday, March 19, as Whittlesea marked Cultural Diversity Week with a vibrant…
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Rollercoaster of rarer dementia
Little is known about a form of dementia that affects more than 100,000 Australians but researchers are looking to build knowledge on the debilitating illness…
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Airport rail agreement signed
A steering committee will be set up to oversee the airport rail link, after Melbourne Airport and the state and federal governments signed a memorandum…
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Detectives investigate $177k boat theft in Bundoora
Marine Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer worth $177,000 from a university campus in Bundoora earlier this month. Police…
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Mayor demands CEO, monitors stand down in fiery address
Embattled mayor Aidan McLindon has called for Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd and two council monitors to immediately step down, accusing them of enforcing a…
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Fires spark recycling warning
Whittlesea chief executive Craig Lloyd has urged residents to keep batteries, gas bottles, and e- waste out of household bins after two recent fires in…
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Social media ‘attacks’ spark complaint
Whittlesea councillors frustrated by “personal attacks” and “misinformation” on social media will lodge a complaint to the nation’s e-safety commissioner. Ten of the city’s councillors…
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Builder faces criminal charges, $1M in fines
Building company Buildqa Pty Ltd and its sole officer, Nicholas Artusa, are facing criminal charges and nearly $1 million in fines after allegedly carrying out…
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Major Collision Investigation Unit probes Craigieburn crash
Detectives are investigating a two-vehicle collision in Craigieburn that left one man with life-threatening injuries. Police believe a sedan was travelling along the Hume Highway…













