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Woman robbed at knife-point
A YOUNG woman was robbed at knife point in Thomastown last night. Police said the woman passed a man standing in front of the Commonwealth…
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TV: Let The Games Begin
While knocking back stubbies to celebrate Australia’s historic win in the America’s Cup in 1983, then Prime Minister Bob Hawke famously declared: ‘‘Any boss who…
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Film: The Dark Knight Rises
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (M) When: Now showing Where: On general release Reviewer: Stephen A Russell Fans have been frothing at the mouth for the…
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Whittlesea cyclist helps spread riding bug
Nicola Davis has been a keen cyclist all her life. Like many people, she first jumped on a bike as a kid, then rode to…
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My Voice: Ivan Peterson on the impact of pokies
The chairman of the Uniting Church regional council, Ivan Peterson, worries about the impact of poker machines. The 20th anniversary of the introduction of poker…
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Thomastown grandmas drive bus protest
TWO Thomastown grandmothers are the unlikely face of a suburban protest movement. The friends say changes in bus timetables, routes and services leave them standing…
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Protective Services Officers arrive at Epping station
Epping railway station will get five Protective Services Officers on the platform from August 8. The officers will patrol the station from about 5pm until…
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Whittlesea parents win childcare boost
Whittlesea parents will get access to increased childcare hours next year. Nineteen council-run kindergartens will offer 15 hours of care a week for four-year-olds. The…
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Plenty Valley shoppers raise plenty for Scope
Westfield Plenty Valley shoppers dug deep and helped raise more than $2000 for the local disability charity, Scope. The shopping centre hosted the recent Give…
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New traffic lights for M80 Ring Road
There will be new traffic lights on the entry ramps to the M80 Ring Road at Plenty Road (Altona-bound), Dalton Road (both directions) and Edgars…
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Bundoora’s Parade College opens gates to past
Bundoora’s Parade College has rebuilt its front fence and gates using material from its original school in East Melbourne. The school saved iron fencing and…
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Cash grants up for grabs for sports people and teams
Youth aged 12 to 18 involved in sport at a state championship level can apply for local sporting champion grants of $500 for individuals and…
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