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Garden history in focus
The Camperdown Botanic Gardens and the work of its volunteers will be in the limelight at the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s (FMBG) final…
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Satisfaction stays a seven
Satisfaction among residents with a series of council-led services is up this year, while crime, roads, street trees, and transport remain areas of concern, according…
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A day to focus on mental health
On 10 October 2025, Australia will again join the world in observing World Mental Health Day, a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and promote…
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Protection for the green wedge
Whittlesea council is taking steps to strengthen environmental protections across its northern green wedge. At the September 23 council meeting, councillors resolved to request authorisation…
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Hume crackdown nets 43 arrests, 12 stolen cars
A major Hume police operation has led to more than 43 arrests and the recovery of 12 stolen cars over four nights of intensive patrols.…
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Truck and car collide
Police are investigating a serious injury collision in Sunbury on October 2. Emergency services were called to reports of a car and a truck colliding…
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Water bill compensation being considered
Greater Western Water (GWW) is proposing to waive about $75 million in unbilled charges for usage in 2024 and provide approximately $55 million in customer…
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A boarding pass to history
Australia’s first government-owned domestic airline, Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), which later rebranded to Australian Airlines, made significant contributions to the aviation industry since its inception in…
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Entertainment galore
The Victorian Seniors Festival kicked off in Hume on Wednesday, October 1 with a one-and-a-half hour live performance by Jen and the Cocktail Crew at…
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Foodbank seeks volunteers
Gisborne Foodbank is on the hunt for new volunteers. Operating for over five years, the foodbank is open on Wednesdays and Fridays and offers a…
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Community connections key to mental health
World Mental Health Day is a good opportunity to reflect on not only your own mental wellbeing, but that of your mates, family, children, parents,…
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Soil submitters not happy
Community submissions on a proposed soil washing facility planned for Sunbury Road have overwhelmingly given the proposal the thumbs down. As reported in the Star…
