News
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Council accepts Boardman Stadium funding
Hume council will apply for $2.5 million from the federal government to upgrade Boardman Stadium in Sunbury, as already promised to the community. At the…
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Macedon Ranges chooses new mayor
Multiple councillors battled it out for the top spots after a heavy contest for Macedon Ranges’ mayor and deputy mayor. At the November 25 council…
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Shire of Melton’s caring history
A dedicated group of retired home carers from the former Shire of Melton continue to honour decades of community service, meeting regularly to share lunch,…
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Dining for success
A Melton-based community leader is calling attention to what she describes as a silent but urgent crisis affecting migrant and refugee-background families across Melbourne’s west,…
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Council cracks down on illegal dumping
Whittlesea council said it is sending a clear message to anyone thinking about illegally dumping rubbish in the community. Mayor Lawrie Cox said illegal dumping…
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Funding for Al-Taqwa
Al-Taqwa College in Truganina will receive $3.6 million from the state government to carry out construction on its new primary school building. On Monday 24…
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Safety slam dunk
Community sporting bodies in Wyndham have joined forces to boost safety at Eagle Stadium and improve relationships between local players and police. On 19 November,…
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Read to combat gendered violence
As part of the 16 Days campaign against gender-based violence, Wyndham’s residents are being encouraged to read about the issue and how to make a…
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Margaret: a model volunteer
After a lifetime of living in Werribee and 20 years of volunteering at the Visitor Information Centre in Werribee South, you can’t go past Margaret…
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Council push for park plaque
Hume council will advocate for plaque or statute to be installed at Greenvale Reservoir Park to honour the migrant communities who gathered there before it…
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Biodiversity strategy adopted
Brimbank council has adopted its new 10-year biodiversity strategy plan, which it said will protect and revive the municipality’s natural environment. Adopted at the November…
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Ambulance wait times increase
Ambulance response times in Brimbank have increased during the last quarter as the state hits a new record for emergency callouts. The latest quarterly performance…
