News
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House fire in Altona North
The occupants of an Altona North home were evacuated this morning after it caught fire. Firefighters responded to several triple-0 calls reporting a house fire…
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By-election voting closed
Provisional results from the by-election in Whittlesea’s Lalor Ward will be known from next week. Voting in the by-election closed at 6pm on Friday, August…
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Illicit tobacco seized in Campbellfield
A Craigieburn man has been charged after police seized illicit tobacco valued at close to $2 million and a loaded firearm during a search in…
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Coroner to hold inquest into pub crash that killed five
A coroner will hold an inquest into the deaths of five people who were struck and killed when a diabetic driver ploughed into a beer…
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Anniversary to be commemorated
Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of Hume council’s Social Justice Charter. Council will plan to host a civic event in 2026 to mark…
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Protect yourself from burns this winter
Ambulance Victoria is helping educate the community about burn prevention and correct treatment. AV metropolitan acting director regional and clinical operations Jessica McGowan said burn…
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Braybrook language school fined
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $14,145 in penalties in court against a weekend community Chinese language school, which operates out of a site…
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Call for more CCTV
A Tarneit local is calling on council to roll out more CCTV (closed circuit television) on residential streets to help deter crime. Venkat ram Upparlapalle…
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Everyone is welcome to join Rotary
‘Everyone is welcome’ is the mantra of the Rotary Club of Wyndham Harbour. Outgoing president Mamode Osikoya explained why being part of the service club…
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Scholarship eligibility concerns
A Melton council initiative to provide a scholarship to year 11 students at 18 schools in the municipality has been labelled “unfair” and “inequitable”. Council…
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Transport upgrade push
Melton council will call for a series of actions and updates on transport infrastructure priorities in the municipality, including in regards to the notorious Leakes…
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Machete victim grateful for support
The victim of a brutal machete attack in Altona Meadows last month has thanked the public for its support as he endures excruciating pain, regular…
