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Ready, set, race

Budding engineers gathered at Melton Library and Learning Hub last week to build balloon-powered cars. Run by Melton council in partnership with the Western BACE Stem Squad, the Balloon Car Grand Prix, gave youngsters a chance to create the cars while learning fundamental physics principles such as air pressure, force, and motion. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic stopped by to capture the air-powered fun.

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