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Lockdown adoptions continue
The lockdown-related surge in pet adoptions is showing no signs of slowing down, according to RSPCA Victoria. Carmen Main, customer care team leader at the…
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Breaking down language barriers
Language barriers can impact the way people access and understand COVID-19 restrictions, according to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown, during…
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COVID cases hurt retailers
Craigieburn Central business owners are calling out for the community to return to the centre. The centre and multiple retailers have been listed as exposure…
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Council COVID grants launched
Hume council is offering support grants for local organisations impacted by metro Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 lockdown. The lockdown, which lasted a fortnight, forced many businesses…
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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…
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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 Queen’s…
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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…
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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 2021-22…
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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…
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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…
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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 with…
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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 AstraZeneca…
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