Lifestyle
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Diggers Rest residents invited to dig in
Diggers Rest residents are being invited to learn about the art of growing their own carrots, spuds and beans at a workshop this weekend. Bloomdale…
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Night of the zombies at Bacchus Marsh
Kids, get ready for the Zombie Apocalypse. Dozens of young zombies will be dragging their rotten limbs across the Public Hall on Saturday. So, are…
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National Bird Week celebrations a joy in Melton
Melton has an amazing array of bird life – from the majestic wedge-tailed eagles to the tiny diamond firetails. So, it’s only fitting these wild…
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Kaelli Voight climbing new heights
Kaelli Voigt knows what it’s like to push the boundaries – and herself. And she’ll be pushing herself that little bit further to prove she…
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Green thumbs urged to show passion at Bacchus Marsh Horticulture Show
The Bacchus Marsh Horticulture Show is more than your “typical flower show”. The region’s green thumbs are being invited to enter their plants, vegies and…
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Bacchus Marsh BMX bandits off to Bendigo
When Sam Simmonds watches her son Hunter on a BMX bike, her jaw drops. At six years of age, Hunter is a master of the…
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Let the Toolern Creek waterways flow
Lyn Holdsworth used to drive past the Toolern Creek thinking how “disgusting” it looked. It was overgrown, with weeds and rubbish lining the bed of…
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For lovers of the classics at Bacchus Marsh, the annual Hot Rod Car Show returns
Hundreds of custom-made vintage cars and bikes will be on display in Bacchus Marsh next month. The annual Hot Rod Car Show is returning for…
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Willows Quilting Group bi-annual exhibition
Dozens of colourful quilt samples produced by Melton and Swiss women will be displayed as part of a biennial quilting exhibition. Melton-based Willows Quilting Group…
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Lovebirds Pam and Pieter Bink celebrate 60 years
Pam and Pieter Bink say they’ve never fought in their 60 years of marriage. The secret? “Give your wife a cup of tea in bed…
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Prose in perfect precis for Gordon woman
Christine Mackley knows the power of a short, evocative sentence. The Gordon woman has won several short story competitions, now one of her works –…
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Dads line up for that loving feeling on Father’s Day
Bradley Ward has one piece of advice for soon-to-be dads – cherish every moment, celebrate each milestone. Children grow so fast, the Eynesbury father says…
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Women’s roles at play at Bacchus Marsh College
The Foreman is not your typical high-school drama production. Instead, it explores American politics, history and gender inequality. What would the world look like if…
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Melton parishioners in search for a billion graves
A group of Melton Mormons will take part in a worldwide digital project that collates photos and information about graves. Some 20 young parishioners from…
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Inaugural Bacchus Marsh makers market
Bacchus Marsh’s artists and crafties will have the chance to showcase their creations at the town’s inaugural Maker’s Market. The new market will be unveiled…
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