Whittlesea
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Outer suburbs need urgent fix
Melbourne’s interface councils are warning that significant pockets of isolation and disadvantage are being created in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, where liveability is falling behind…
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Northern Star Weekly community calendar, September 19, 2017
Teddy bear’s picnic Enjoy a teddy bear’s picnic at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, on Wednesday, September 27, 2-3pm. Bring your teddy for an…
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New cops pledged for Whittlesea police station
Two new police officers will be added to Whittlesea police station in a bid to address community safety concerns. The Police Association has been told…
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Whittlesea school stepping up for Steptember
Two students at Diamond Valley Special Development School are proving to be an inspiration to teachers and staff at the school’s Whittlesea campus. The students,…
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‘Horror’ run just a normal day for Whittlesea commuters
Whittlesea residents took to social media last Thursday to share their nightmare commutes and call for more investment in roads and public transport. The National…
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Countback for Whittlesea council vacancy
A countback will be held next month to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea council following the death of Cr John Butler. The north ward councillor…
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Crime fear over Whittlesea station police cuts
Whittlesea police station will have the staffing levels of a “tucked away country outpost” if a forecast reduction in officers goes ahead, according to the…
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New health project aims to keep the doctor at bay
A new intervention project aimed at keeping people with chronic health conditions out of hospital has been launched in Whittlesea. The CarePoint project, which will…
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Interface councils cranky as cash dries up
Melbourne’s interface councils are calling on the state government to increase the amount of money available in its Growing Suburbs Fund to help them build critical infrastructure.…
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Meet Mill Park author Jude Perera
Mill Park’s Jude Perera is an accountant by day and children’s author by night who recently released his debut novel, The Beast. How long…
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Flu cases double in busy season
More than 600 Whittlesea and Hume residents have been diagnosed with the flu so far this year, with officials warning that Victoria is in one…
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Synthetic DNA kits rolled out in Whittlesea to help fight crime
Property marking kits have been delivered to houses across Whittlesea as part of a six-month trial to help people better protect their valuables. Local…







