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Slow down around schools
With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care around school zones.…
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Ambos support fire-affected wildlife
Ambulance Victoria (AV) staff and volunteers have banded together over the last few weeks to provide emergency care to fire-affected communities across Victoria, with recent…
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Nominations open for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
In a move to shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women of Victoria, the state government has opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll…
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Victorian renters to benefit from expanded support services
In a move aimed at providing more assistance to Victorian renters, the state government has announced a new program that will significantly boost funding and…
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Bushfire smoke creates dangerous conditions for people with asthma
Asthma Australia says air pollution from bushfires across Victoria dramatically increases the risk of asthma attacks. Bushfire smoke contains fine particles and other pollutants that…
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Have your say now
Melton council is seeking feedback on designs for a new Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre. The modern space is being built to support the…
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West growth drives homelessness spike
Melton has emerged as one of Victoria’s homelessness hotspots, with data showing the outer-west growth corridor recording some of the highest demand for crisis support…
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Four seriously injured after dog attack
Four people have been left with serious injuries after a dog attacked a family in their Melton West home on Thursday 29 January. Police said…
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Baton keeps moving for children’s hospital
Bacchus Marsh’s Little Athletics (BMLAC) superstars will once again take to the track for their Relaython, raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday…
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Community calendar
Charity Golf Day Rotary Caroline Springs will host its Inaugural Charity Golf Day on Friday 20 March, featuring a full day of golf and networking…
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Picnic spot faces axe
The future of the Melton Weir family picnic area has come under the spotlight, with community advocates calling for the ageing facility to be saved…
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First bell rings at new school
Wiyal Primary School in Frasers Rose opened its doors to its first cohort of students on Thursday 29 January Sisters Charlotte and Audrey were among…
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Roadworks across Melton
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as a range of roadworks and upgrades roll out across Melton over the coming weeks. Several projects are…
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Write on
Calling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool…
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My place
Wasi Abidi grew up in Melton before moving to St Albans. Benefitting from a western scholarships program through Western Chances, Mr Abidi told Jack O’Shea-Ayres…
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