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Melton West craftaholic to exhibit at the Craft and Quilt Fair in Melbourne

Teresa McLeod is combining her love of crafting and comics to start a pop culture store. The Melton West woman describes her Docklands-based Heroes and...

Leaks signal bills for flat dwellers

Water leaks and any ensuing damage cause major maintenance issues for apartment buyers and owners, and can cost thousands of dollars to repair. Builders and...

Melton mums and bubs fitness program takes home top award

Fitness programs used by Melton mums and bubs took home a top national industry award this month. Kangatraining, which runs programs in Burnside, Hillside and...

Melton celebrates Refugee Week

It takes courage to flee persecution and seek refuge in another country, the Refugee Council of Australia reminds us. And this year’s Refugee Week theme...

Shiann’s red-y for Red Nose Day

Western suburbs cutie Shiann is one of many youngsters who will be clowning around this week – all for a good cause. The six-year-old will...

The Old Married Couple to play in Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh musicians Katie and Riley Beech are going to great lengths to get their quirky swing-folk music out into the world. The duet, whose...

Five-star rating puts Toyota dealer on top for service

In 2014, Melton Toyota scored a five-star guest services rating, the highest customer service ranking across the Toyota network. Now, says service manager Leigh Cecil,...

The Great Moscow Circus is coming to the west for 18 shows

Roll up! Roll up! The Great Moscow Circus is coming to the west for 18 shows as part of its 50th anniversary tour. The high-energy...

Perfect family lifestyle at Peppermint Grove

Set in a popular part of Melton West, Peppermint Grove estate provides residents with the comforts and conveniences of urban living. The best of Melton...

Melton artist inspired by nature

Melton artist Jacqueline Le Souef drew inspiration from the beauty in nature for her latest exhibition, Trees and Things. A selection of more than 40 acrylic,...

7 things to do this weekend

From laughing out loud to classic cars and winter arts, here's seven things to do around the north west this weekend.   Cherry Laughter Club Where: Cherry...

Mazda MX-5 brings joy back to driving

David Bonnici spent a week with Mazda's award-winning MX-5 roadster and found it more than lives up to the hype. As luck would have it,...

Used and Reviewed: Jaguar X-Type

The launch of the midsize Jaguar XE last year has resulted in added interest in the Jaguar X-Type. When it was introduced in Australia in...

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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...

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Nuts support a healthy lifestyle in older Australians

Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found. Published in the Journal...

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