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RSPCA warning to cat owners after spike in animal abuse cases
Cat owners are being urged to keep their feline friends indoors after the RSPCA received several reports of cats being hurt and beaten in Melbourne’s…
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Staff member at Aitken Hill Primary School tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Aitken Hill Primary School in Craigieburn has tested positive for coronavirus. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced the case this morning, saying…
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Surf’s up at Tullamarine
Tullamarine’s URBNSURF has reopened in time for the school holidays. The surf park, which is the first of its kind in Australia, closed its doors…
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Mill Park McDonald’s closed after worker diagnosed with coronavirus
The McDonald’s restaurant in Mill Park has been closed for cleaning after a worker tested positive to coronavirus. The Plenty Road restaurant was closed last…
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Coronavirus testing blitz launched in Broadmeadows
A coronavirus testing blitz is underway in Broadmeadows after the suburb was identified as one of the worst in Victoria for community transmission of COVID-19.…
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List hotspots by suburb not LGA: Hume council
Hume council wants the Department of Health and Hume Services to identify coronavirus hotspots by suburb instead of municipality to provide “greater clarity” to residents.…
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Health experts urge lockdown of COVID-19 hotspots
Australia’s top medical officials are calling for the lockdown of six local government areas, including Hume, which have been identified as hotspots for community transmission…
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Three administrators appointed to Whittlesea council
A panel of three administrators has been appointed to Whittlesea council. Premier Daniel Andrews, who is the acting Local Government Minister, today announced that interim…
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New top cop breaks down youth, police barriers
Helping families be safe and ensuring our vulnerable and our children feel safe, is top of the agenda for new Fawkner Divisional Commander, Superintendent Peter…
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Melbourne Airport laptop donation helps Banksia Gardens students at home
Home schooling has become a bit easier for a group of Hume students and their families after Melbourne Airport donated 37 laptops to Broadmeadows’ Banksia…
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Life lessons the new classroom for Kangan students
Community services students from Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus are embracing new ways to complete their studies while making a difference in the community. The students,…
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Floridia’s golden touch at Dairy Industry Awards
A Thomastown company has once again proved its cheese-making credentials, winning 16 awards at the recent Dairy Industry Association Awards. The annual awards recognise the…













