Community Calendar – July 19, 2016
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Spiritual voices
Gospel vocalist Deborah Robertson, guitarist Steve Prince and singer Kathryn Mary Johnston will perform at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 100 Coburns Road,...
Lesley Jenner on contributing to the Melton community
When Lesley Jenner moved to Melton 12 years ago, she wanted to meet friends, socialise and contribute to her new community.
She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey...
Community Calendar – July 12, 2016
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Dig in at garden group
The Melton garden club meets at 7.30pm, fourth Wednesday of the month, at Arnolds Creek Community Centre, 19 Claret...
Ballan resident Stephanie Day share her love of trees
Stephanie Day founded the Ballan Arboretum Group in 2014 to share her love of trees with the community.
She discusses their significant role in Moorabool’s...
Community Calendar: Markets, cooking & singing – July 6, 2016
Circus fun day
Kids of all ages can learn to hula-hoop, juggle and see the experts from Ruccis Circus School in action on July 9,...
Damien Loizou on issues confronting Aboriginal people
Warlpiri man Damien Loizou recently gave a talk at the Bacchus Marsh library about issues confronting Aboriginal people.
He speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey about the...
Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world.
How long...
Truffle tour & NAIDOC Week – Community Calendar, June 28, 2016
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Ideas for restless kids
Melton council has organised several school holiday activities at Melton, Caroline Springs and Diggers Rest.
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Happily in harmony
Melton singing...
From the archives 22-06-1016
From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner.
40 year ago
June 23, 1976
Little River’s “forgotten” primary school...
Clarinets, wildlife & truffles – Community Calendar, June 21, 2016
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Clarinets’ clarion call
A quartet of clarinet players will perform at the St John’s Anglican Church, Simpson Street, Ballan, on Sunday, July 24, from...
Recycling centre celebrates, take a truffle tour and asylum seeker stories – Community Calendar,...
Recycling centre celebrates
A family-friendly event at Melton Recycling Centre, 33 Ferris Road, on Saturday, June18, 11.30am–1.30pm, will celebrate the expansion of the resale centre.
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My Moorabool: Glenda Jones wants everyone to know about Bacchus Marsh
Glenda Jones thinks she’s found the sweet spot of regional Victoria in Bacchus Marsh and she wants everyone to know about it.
She spoke to...
My Melton: Pamela Pryor
Pamela Pryor watches over hundreds of Melton West Primary School pupils walking past her every morning and afternoon. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about life...
My Moorabool: Reg Mustafa
Reg Mustafa travelled to Australia from Cyprus in the 1960s with an iron will to follow his dreams. The Bacchus Marsh dry cleaner spoke to...
11 things to do in Melton & Moorabool
Cake and face decorating classes
Classes in cake decorating, deluxe facials, eyelash extensions, acrylic nails and memory will run at the Melton South Community, 41...