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Walking Kokoda for those who can’t
Walking the Kokoda Track is a gruelling march through 96 kilometres of jungle terrain that puts hikers through mud, sweat, and tears. However, it still…
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Teen stabbed at shopping centre
Police have vowed to step up patrols of Woodgrove Shopping Centre after a teen was fatally stabbed there on Tuesday, September 24. Oscar Hamilton, 16,…
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Leap from “dude to dad” made easier
There isn’t much that can prepare you for becoming a father – anyone will tell you the lifestyle shift is monumental. Like most, the birth…
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Catch the critters at night in Eynesbury
School holidays means late nights, and what better way to spend a late night than armed with a torch in the bushland of Eynesbury? From…
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Indian megastar visits Deanside temple
They say nothing is sweeter than honey, and committee members from the Sri Durga temple in Deanside might agree after an Indian pop superstar popped…
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Gypsy jazz coming to Gordon
You’d be forgiven for thinking the ‘Gordon Gypsies’ were a street gang pulled straight from a Charles Dickens novel. However, they are actually a Moorabool…
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Roads and reserves get boost
Almost $2 million has been thrown at roads and recreational infrastructure in Melton to make the municipality more liveable. A recent round of funding from…
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Melton schools get money for much needed facelift
Melton schools in need of help for essential maintenance projects are set to receive a major financial leg-up. Two primary schools and one high school…
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Snake season arrives
As temperatures rise, snakes are emerging from their winter slumber. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said snakes are on the move,…
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Noiseworks ready to rock One Electric Day
Legendary Australian band Noiseworks are set to rock Werribee Park for One Electric Day on Sunday, November 17 Frontman Jon Stevens, who has headlined the…
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Melton teen killed in stabbing attack
A teenage boy has died after being stabbed at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responding to the incident found…
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Dealing with death
Emma Winkler’s exhibition, Shadow Puppets, has arrived at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans, delving into death, failure, and the absurd using collage, painting, and…
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News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns across…
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Inquiry into transmission lines launched
Contentious energy infrastructure projects will be investigated by state parliament to see if their means justify the ends. On Tuesday September 11, the Legislative Council’s…
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Anzac spirit could burn bright in Caroline Springs
A major symbol of gratitude to commemorate the Anzacs could be coming to Caroline Springs. In a Melton council meeting on August 26, a notice…
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