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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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Back to school zones
Drivers across Melton and Moorabool are being reminded to slow down and take extra care as children return to school, with reduced speed limits now…
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Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey
People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey. Organisers are keen…
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Scholarships bridge education gap
As students return to school, some families in Melbourne’s west are struggling to afford textbooks and essential school supplies. A Greater Western Water (GWW) partnership…
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West metro youth services boosted
The state government has announced a $33 million boost to early intervention, youth mental health and community safety services across the state, including a string…
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Long weekend driving crackdown
A 23-year-old probationary driver from Maddingley, found to be four times over the legal limit, was among scores of drivers nabbed for driving offences during…
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Barbie for the Weir
Residents are being urged to have their say to help prevent the potential closure of the Melton Weirs Picnic Area, with community group Greening Melton…
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