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Lockdown takes toll on business
Small business owners who have once again been forced to close their doors once again say the return to lockdown has been “very hard”. With…
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Whittlesea budget boost for community groups
Five community groups across Whittlesea are set to benefit from new projects and increased support after the council boosted its budget spending by more than…
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Ring Road upgrade begins
Work to upgrade the M80 Ring Road between Sydney and Edgars Road has started two months ahead of schedule. Major Road Projects Victoria last week…
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Concern over coronavirus case rise in Hume
The number of coronavirus cases in parts of Hume continues to worry health officials, with the state’s chief health officer revealing a recent rise in…
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Northern Hospital ED staff to be tested for coronavirus
Northern Hospital has reassured the community its emergency department remains open and that staff are being tested after a number of healthcare workers tested positive…
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Thomastown abattoir closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19
A Thomastown abattoir has been closed after a worker tested positive for coronavirus. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the closure of…
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More Northern Hospital staff test positive for coronavirus
UPDATE: A staff member at Bunnings’ Craigieburn store has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Bunnings chief operation officer Debbie Poole said staff members…
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CCTV plan to deter ‘thugs’
CCTV cameras should be installed at sports grounds across Hume to prevent frequent vandalism by “thugs”, one councillor has claimed. Cr Joseph Haweil has asked…
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School first aid training saves a life
A year 9 student from Marymede Catholic College has stepped up to help save a life. Veronica, 14, was on a family trip to Paddy’s…
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Northern Hospital staff test positive for coronavirus
Two new cases of coronavirus have been linked to the Northern Hospital. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) this afternoon confirmed that two…
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Testing blitz comes to Craigieburn
Door knockers from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be out in Craigieburn today as part of the suburban testing blitz. The…
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Postcodes with highest number of active coronavirus cases revealed
The 3064 postcode has the highest number of active coronavirus cases in the state, Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has revealed. The postcode, which takes in…













