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Campfire warning ahead of the Melbourne Cup holiday
Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety over the Melbourne Cup weekend. Between July 2023 and June…
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Community Calendar
Over-50s Sunday games Life Activities Club Victoria is running a games and cards afternoon every Sunday from 2-4pm at Kurunjang Community Hub, 35 Mowbray Crescent,…
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Grant boost for CFA brigades
Firefighters at three stations in Melton and Moorabool will be better supported to respond to emergencies after their brigades received state government Volunteer Emergency Services…
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Public IVF service marks second anniversary
Fifty babies have been born during the first two years of Victoria’s free public IVF service. The service, which began in 2022, has been access…
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Coaches to replace trains on part of Melton line
Melton commuters and some Melton road users will have to allow more time to travel as coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Melton on…
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Diwali lights up Mt Atkinson
Mt Atkinson residents were out in force last week to celebrate the vibrant festival of Diwali. More than 350 residents took part in the celebration…
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Djerriwarrh Festival to light up Melton
Melton’s biggest community event is set to take over the main streets again later this month. Djerriwarrh Festival will again take centre stage on November…
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Survivors at the core
Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS At…
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Empowering women through dance
A South Sudanese dance group is hoping to empower women to connect with their culture while exercising and having fun. The Yirol Women’s Dancing Group…
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Social group for seniors
A new group for Melton’s senior residents is hoping to spread the message that “life is better together”. Life Activities Club Victoria launched an over-50s…
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Man charged with incitement to rape and stalking
A Caroline Springs man has been charged with an array of charges including four counts of stalking and incitement to rape. It is alleged the…
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Three arrested in major seize
A Taylors Hill woman was among three western suburbs residents arrested following large-scale seizures. The VIPER Taskforce arrested three people and seized over $1.5 million…
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Double Trouble in Bacchus Marsh
It’s a case of Double Trouble for the Moonlite Theatre. The Bacchus Marsh and Melton district theatre company is staging its latest production, Double Trouble…
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Konor fighting to be king
Tarneit’s Konah Idris is on a quest to be the king of the Australian sporting world and he wants to bring his community and country…
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Infrastructure funding under review
Melbourne’s growth areas, including Melton, will benefit from a new $150 million round of funding through contributions from property developers. Developers will contribute to infrastructure…
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