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Coburn Primary celebrates 50 years
Coburn Primary School celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday 3 December, marking 50 years of education, community, and connection in Melton with two special events…
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Council evidence concludes
Moorabool council has wrapped up its main evidence at the Western Renewables Link (WRL) environment effects statement (EES) public hearing, outlining significant concerns about the…
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Aintree retail hub on the way
A major step towards delivering a new retail and civic hub for Melbourne’s western growth corridor is underway, with Woolworths Group purchasing half of the…
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From the archives
30 years ago 13 December 1995 Devil worship and animal sacrifice may be widespread practices in Bacchus Marsh, a leading churchman claimed last week. 20…
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Merry Melton movie night
The Melton Library & Learning Hub is rolling out the red carpet (and maybe a few booby traps) for its festive film night on Thursday…
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Community calendar
Myrniong Community Carols Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s…
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Bacchus Marsh Christmas fest returns
The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival will return bigger and brighter this year, as the much-loved community event celebrates its 11th anniversary across two festive days.…
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Rockbank man charged for imitation firearm
A Rockbank man is among two people charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed into three parked vehicles in Wantirna South on Wednesday 3 December.…
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Trees, shrubs and bridges at Hopkins Road
Truganina’s local biodiversity is set to benefit from a major lift, with landscaping plans for the new Hopkins Road bridge promising more than 80,000 native…
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Get set for Summer
As residents across Melton begin preparing their homes and gardens for the warmer months, Melton council is encouraging the community to make full use of…
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Melton woman charged for animal cruelty
A Melton woman has been banned from owning animals for a decade after pleading guilty to 13 charges of animal cruelty at the Sunshine Magistrates’…
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Camper killer’s crimes detailed as suppression lifts
Convicted murderer Greg Lynn’s interactions with police decades before the missing campers’ deaths can now be revealed after a years-long suppression was lifted. The order,…
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Community collaboration to reshape SES garden
The front garden of the VICSES Aintree Unit is set for a major transformation, with volunteers and students from Bacchus Marsh Grammar joining forces to…
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Christ Church launches first Christmas fair
Melton’s Anglican Church is opening its doors to the community this Christmas as it celebrates its inaugural Christmas Fair on Saturday 6 December. The fair…
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Primary school grows
Christmas has come early for Diggers Rest Primary School as it is set for a major transformation, with construction on its long-awaited community hub upgrade…
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