Whittlesea
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Crime data shows assault rates at decade high in Whittlesea and Hume
Assault rates in Whittlesea and Hume are at their highest level on record while burglaries have fallen to an all-time low, new crime statistics reveal.…
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Table of Plenty lunch to celebrate best of Whittlesea’s produce
Whittlesea’s best produce will be celebrated during the Table of Plenty long lunch at Toorourrong Reservoir. The Friends of Toorourrong are hosting the long lunch…
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Funding cut hits sour note for Whittlesea Country Music Festival
The future of the Whittlesea Country Music Festival is uncertain after Whittlesea council voted to stop contributing $70,000 to the event each year. As part…
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What’s on in Whittlesea and Hume during March
Baby expo Visit Whittlesea library’s baby and beyond expo on Friday, March 15, 10am-1pm at 57 Laurel Street, to learn more about local parenting support…
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Copper cables stolen from five sports reserves across Whittlesea
Thieves have stolen copper cables from sports grounds across Whittlesea in recent months, disrupting match schedules and costing the council tens of thousands of dollars.…
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New suburbs coming to Whittlesea, Hume
Thousands of houses will be built in three new suburbs near Craigieburn, Mickleham and Donnybrook, in a bid to improve housing affordability. The state government…
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Whittlesea residents encouraged to hold recycling for two weeks
Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to hold on to their recycling for two weeks to avoid it being sent to landfill. The council is one…
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Baby numbers booming in Whittlesea and Hume
Whittlesea and Hume are in the midst of a baby boom, with 10 babies born in each municipality every day. Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics…
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Hume Freeway cash falls short of fixing gridlock
A federal government pledge to add extra lanes to the Hume Freeway has been welcomed by Whittlesea council, but it insists the E6 Freeway should…
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Eden Park’s Val Bickerton is a stalwart school crossing supervisor
Val Bickerton has been helping Whittlesea children cross the road safely in rain, hail or shine for more than 35 years. The Eden Park resident…
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A black day in Whittlesea recalled 10 years on
Whittlesea residents gathered at a number of community events last week to mark the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday. A remembrance service was held at…
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Woodstock residents arrested after seizure of largest-ever ice shipment bound for Australia
Two Woodstock residents have been arrested following a police investigation into a planned large-scale drug importation to Australia from the US. Australian Federal Police and…
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