A lead role out of Africa for Deruka Dekuek
After Deruka Dekuek fled South Sudan, she vowed to help improve the lives of other African young people.
“I didn’t want to see them in...
My Melton: Val Fisher and Tania Verocci-Penberthy
Val Fisher and Tania Verocchi-Penberthy are part of the newly formed Melton Singers Group.
They tell Sumeyya Ilanbey about the mental health benefits of...
What’s on Melton and Moorabool
Nail it
Melton South Community Centre is offering classes in first aid (Saturday, September 3) and acrylic nails (Tuesday, September 6, and Saturday, September 10)...
Joan Mitchell long life recognised
Life hasn’t always been a smooth sail for Joan Mitchell, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday.
The Melton woman was born at an orphanage...
Mazi McBurnie on writing nine books in less than nine months
Mazi McBurnie, 71, has written nine books in less than nine months. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey she fell in love with Bacchus Marsh after moving...
Community Calendar – August 16, 2016
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Barn for bookworms
Select from a wide range of pre-loved books in the historic Old Forge, near the Blacksmiths’ Cottage Museum, 100 Main Street,...
Tim Welshe speaks about life as a Diggers Rest CFA volunteer
Tim Welshe was only 16 when he volunteered to join the Country Fire Authority. Now 30, the diesel mechanic is captain of the Diggers...
Community Calendar – August 9, 2016
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Melton classes
Melton South Community Centre will offer classes including first aid, body waxing and jewellery making this month at 41 Exford Road.
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Sue Bartleman speaks about the Millrose Cottage
Ballan's Sue Bartleman tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about her love of fabrics and the Millrose Cottage, which she owns and operates.
What’s your connection to Moorabool?
My...
Community Calendar – August 2, 2016
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Duke comes to town
John Wayne’s classic western, True Grit, will be screened from 7.30pm on Friday, August 5, at Melton community hall, 232...
Melton swimmer Jack Carr sets mind at 2020 Tokyo
Jack Carr, 15, has big dreams … and even bigger goals.
The Melton teenager trains more than 20 hours per week, and has notched up...
Broden Borg on serving as a Melton councillor for six years
Broden Borg, 28, served as a Melton councillor for six years until he left for Dubai in 2014.
He’s back home for the next few...
Community Calendar – July 26, 2016
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Duke comes to town
John Wayne’s classic western True Grit will be screened from 7.30pm on Friday, August 5, at Melton community hall, 232...
Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe on life after the military
Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe has been president of the Bacchus Marsh RSL for four terms.
He tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about life after the military.
What’s your...
Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and...
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Mental health boost for emergency workers
Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes announced a new $1 million Mental Wellbeing Grant initiative to be shared across five of our agencies.
“Our emergency service...
