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Melton welcomes new citizens
Melton is gearing up for a memorable Australia Day this year, with 400 residents from more than 50 countries set to become Australian citizens at…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west.
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Community calendar
Community band The Greater Western Community Band meets Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm. The rehearsal venue is the Bridge Road Community Centre, Strathtulloh (Melton South). The band…
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From the archives
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…
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Aintree SES open day
Aintree’s SES unit is opening its doors to the public as it searches for new recruits to join the team. Recruitment is now open for…
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Two arrested for stolen vehicles
A 17-year-old girl from the Melton area is among two teens arrested after police tracked an allegedly stolen Volkswagen Tiguan through the Creswick area on…
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Concerns over AI safety
The eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system known as Grok on the social media platform X,…
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Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups
The state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multicultural and multifaith groups across the state. Known as…
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Awards to honour state’s sporting heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs). Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, the VSAs are the most prestigious night…
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Safety excellence to be rewarded at WorkSafe awards
Workplace safety champions and innovators from across Victoria will be celebrated at the 2025 WorkSafe Awards next month. From 95 submitted nominations, 22 finalists have…
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Victorian bushfire appeal accepting donations
Victorian’s are being urged to give generously to support communities devastated by the state’s ongoing bushfire emergency. The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF)…
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Air quality advice
With bushfires burning across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary and…
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Record passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 passengers travelling via the airport terminals in December. The airport also set a new…
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Dementia grants now open
Dementia Australia has opened its applications for a new round of Community Engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives. Dementia Australia CEO Professor…
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Big Switch timetable released
The new timetable for the train networks ‘Big Switch’ has been released, with the state government saying it will deliver more than one thousand extra…
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