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Fugitive conman found in Gisborne
A six month investigation into the location a fugitive wanted on alleged fraud charges has ended with the man being found in Gisborne last week.…
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Union cancels strike at Hume council
The Australian Services Union (ASU) members working at Hume council have decided to cancel their strike, which was originally slated to occur this morning. Yesterday,…
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Community showers Sunbury family with support
The Sunbury community has rallied behind a family that has been devastated by a cancer diagnosis for their eight-year-old daughter. Bella first developed signs of…
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Hume council union staff to strike
Unionised Hume council staff members will stop work for half a day tomorrow as council and it’s staff continue to negotiate a wage agreement. Staff…
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Funding bid to put park on the map
Hume council has applied for funding to revitalise the lesser-known Sunbury Park. Occupying six hectares at the corner of Harker and Jackson streets, Sunbury Park…
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Calls for greater community consultation
Transparency is needed now and into the future in planning decisions, according to the the peak body representing the local government sector. Municipal Association of…
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Fatal collision in Diggers Rest
A serious crash involving six vehicles on the Calder Freeway at the Diggers Rest – Bulla Road overpass yesterday has left one person dead and…
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Gap Road works to impact traffic
Works to remove the Gap Road level crossing will continue through December and January with intermittent disruptions to traffic, according to Road Projects Victoria. The…
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Resident fears development will squash horse culture
Horse enthusiast Jenn Hornstrand is concerned that a plan to develop Riddells Creek into denser housing lots will stifle the town’s strong equine culture. Growing…
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Apartment plan ‘a blight’
An application for a six-storey apartment building in the heart of Sunbury has drawn mixed reactions, with some residents concerned the development will permanently alter…
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Two hospitalised following crash in Diggers Rest
A serious crash involving multiple vehicles on the Calder Freeway at the Diggers Rest – Bulla Road overpass this afternoon has left a child and…
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Progress made on artistic park
The Romsey Ecotherapy Park is one step closer with earthworks under way for the project’s second and third stages. The innovative park space, which will…













