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19/01/2026

30 years ago

24 January 1996

Melton Shire’s police numbers will receive a significant boost when 18 officers are assigned to the new Caroline Springs station, due to open in early-mid April.

20 years ago

24 January 2006

Hopes of a town square in Bacchus marsh have been dashed by the proposed sale of a prominent Main street site.

15 years ago

25 January 2011

Moorabool farmers say above-average rainfall will help them get back on their feet after years of drought.

10 years ago

26 January 2016

Almost 650 new classrooms will be needed over the next decade to cater to Melton’s rapidly growing population, new research has warned.

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