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My Melton: Maree Jongkryg
For years, Maree Jongkryg struggled to find a support network and people who understood what she was going through as the partner of a Vietnam…
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10 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
Community classes Residents can try their hand at everything from mozaic to candle making in one of Melton South Community Centre’s upcoming courses. The May…
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My Moorabool: Jake Edwards
Former Carlton AFL player Jake Edwards, 28, has now dedicated himself to helping Moorabool youth living with depression. Darley’s favourite son spoke to Esther Lauaki…
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11 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
The circus is in town Silvers Circus is Coming to Rotary Club, Bacchus Marsh from next Wednesday, May 11 to Sunday, May 15. The two-hour, animal-free, action…
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Worth a Look: Stories of the week
Cat found after 70km trip in rubbish skip A little girl’s faith and a chance sighting in Bacchus Marsh led to a happy reunion between…
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My Moorabool: Karin Wilson
Karin Wilson has been a member of the Country Womens’ Association for nearly 40 years. The Coimadai mother of four and grandmother to six spoke to…
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9 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
Nappy drive Donate unwanted and disposable nappies to the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House. Nappies will be distributed to the Nappy Collective. The drive will run…
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My Melton: Sarah Merry
Sarah Merry, 21, knows how important mental health and wellbeing is during VCE. She chats to Sumeyya Ilanbey. What’s your connection to Melton? I’ve…
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9 things to in Melton/Moorabool
Looking good A beauty and wellness workshop, including fashion styling tips and reiki therapy, will run from 11am-4pm on Sunday, April 24 at the WestWaters…
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My Melton & Moorabool: Dotty Hazell
You can take the woman out of the country, but you’ll never take the country out of Dotty Hazell. She spoke to Esther Lauaki about…
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My Melton: Mary Thang
Mary Thang loves cooking Burmese food and showcasing her culture. She’s been involved in this year’s Melton Women Making It Happen campaign, and speaks here…
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My Moorabool: Melanie Tudball
Avid runner Melanie Tudball has been without a trail buddy since October, so she decided to start her own women’s only running group. She talks…
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My Melton: Dale Exon
Dale Exon, 36, recently launched the Melton branch of the DD Taekwondo club. He speaks with Esther Lauaki. What’s your connection to Melton? I…
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My Moorabool: Dr Umbreen Qazi
There’s a new doctor in Ballan and her name is Umbreen Qazi. The GP registrar, in her fourth week on the job, spoke to Esther…
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My Melton: Jean Rau
Jean Rau is a familiar face and name around Diggers Rest – she’s lived in the town for nearly two decades and can’t imagine doing…
















