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Adult shop robbery Police are investigating a robbery at an adult shop in Thomastown. The robber, wearing a black hoodie, sunglasses and gloves, went into…
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My Voice: Women’s health researcher Debra Parkinson
Women’s Health in the North researcher Debra Parkinson: “The question of how women plan for their aged care, and how they pay for it, led WHIN…
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Police keep an eye on firebugs
WHITTLESEA firebugs are in the gun with police identifying potential arsonists before the fire season. Acting Inspector Paul Tysoe said police would watch suspected arsonists…
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Whittlesea favourite’s season on target
WHITTLESEA’S favourite footballing son, Trent Cotchin, has had the ball in his sights since he was a small boy. Richmond’s 22-year-old midfield gun, who is…
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Mentor lends a friendly hand
LEE Weller has no children but plays an important part in one teenager’s life. The IT specialist met the then 14-year-old Travis three years ago…
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Tv: Brownlow Medal
For as long as anyone can remember, the Brownlow Medal has been known as ‘‘football’s night of nights.’’ As far as I can tell, that…
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Qi to life: Ancient secrets of Chinese medicine
Sue Hewitt explores the exotic sights and smells of RMIT’s Chinese Medicine clinic in Bundoora, where ancient traditions meet western science. The spicy aroma tickles…
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School’s in for Mernda bog frogs
It may be only a bog to some but it is home – and now a nursery – to the frogs of Mernda. Mernda Primary…
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Film: Ruby Sparks
RUBY SPARKS (M) Where: On general release When: From September 19 Preview: Stephen A Russell Directorial duo Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who delivered 2006’s runaway…
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$10m South Morang super clinic on track for December opening
The construction of the $10 million South Morang GP Super Clinic has reached halfway and is due to open in December. The clinic would focus…
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Postal vote for Whittlesea council poll
Whittlesea council elections will be run entirely by post for all residents on the electoral roll, not only ratepayers. Ballot packs will be mailed to…
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A hairy good time
Cats and dogs reign in a stage adaptation of the long-running children’s book series Hairy Maclary at the Plenty Ranges Arts Centre this month. New…









