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Council seeks feedback on reserves
Melton residents will be able to provide feedback on the development of four new recreation reserves in the area. Melton council is working on the…
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New schools for Melton
Education in Melton is getting a serious investment after it was announced that two new catholic primary schools will be established in Mt Atkinson and…
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Residents united by petition
The organiser of the petition requesting a train station for Mt Atkinson has said that it has brought the community “very close.” Manish Baisoya, who…
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Hospital assurance sought
Moorabool council will call on Western Health and the state government to reaffirm their commitments to keep Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital open. In…
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Energy bills slashed
The Solar Homes program has slashed $279 million off Victorian’s energy bills annually, with more than five million individual solar panels installed on rooftops. The…
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Funding Available For Victrack Community Groups
Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams, announced on August 12 that VicTrack’s Community Grants Program will continue to help support not-for-profit groups that lease…
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Men’s Shed grants open now
Applications for the Men’s Shed Funding Program 2024 – 2025 are now open. A total of $860,000 is available, with individual grants of up to…
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Khan anyone believe it?
Former Wyndham councillor and Melton property developer Intaj Khan is running for deputy lord mayor of Melbourne as second in command to AFL great Anthony…
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MyPlace: DeArne Marshall
De’Arne Marshall is a veteran radio presenter on 979fm Melton Community Radio who loves all things rock and roll, especially Elvis. She spoke to Eddie…
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Community Calendar
Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show Entries will soon open for the annual show at the Town Hall. Flower and Produce, Cake Decorating & Photo…
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Melton family raise money for life-changing van
A Melton family is seeking the help of the community to raise $70,000 to buy a wheelchair accessible van for their son. Jackson Brown is…
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Bollywood comes to Deanside
It’s not every day that a Bollywood superstar pays a surprise visit to Melton, but that’s exactly what happened last week, as Rani Mukerji popped…
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State consults on restricting NDAs for workplace sexual harassment cases
The state government will begin consultation on laws to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases. The consultation process will…
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Vocational education a ‘game-changer’
National Skills Week, from August 19-25, will encourage all Australians to discover how Vocational Education and Training (VET) can be the ultimate game-changer in their…
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Digital licences a success
More than one million Victorians have activated a digital drivers licence on their smartphone since they were launched in May. Digital drivers licences are convenient…
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