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Free dental for more kids
The Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money and…
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Survey shows Aussies want to exercise but can’t get enough
New research by sports retailer rebel sport has revealed that 16 per cent of Australians are exercising at a maximum of once a week and…
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Important water safety tips for kids
Kidsafe Victoria, Life Saving Victoria, and Farmsafe Australia have urged families to set up safe play areas and actively supervise children around water. The call…
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Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre offers a range of First Aid courses, with enrolments open for the next round scheduled for Saturday…
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Melton Hospital announcement moves project forward
The state government has announced Exemplar Health consortium will lead the design, construction, and financing of the Melton Hospital. It means work on the $900…
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Young swimmer lauded
Melton Swimming Club captain Manar Mahfouz has been awarded Young Leader of the Year by Swimming Victoria. The 21-year-old Melton local was “honoured” but shocked…
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Truck faults hindering firies
The United Firefighters Union has called on the state government and Fire Rescue Victoria to update the current fleet of fire engines. It comes after…
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Books on the go: mobile library van coming to Melton
Melton bookworms are in for a treat. Melton council will receive $156,000 from the state government for a new mobile library van. The money comes…
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Former pilot Greg Lynn will appeal murder conviction
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is set to appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, his lawyer says. The 57-year-old Caroline…
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Art, poetry, music, and literature combine in Ballan
Music, literature, and poetry enthusiasts in Moorabool are in for a treat. On Sunday, July 28, singer-songwriter, poet, and author Vanessa Craven will launch her…
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Grand plans for Rotary Caroline Springs
Newly appointed 2024-25 Rotary Caroline Springs president Ronald Moss has outlined his bold vision for the local group. The Rotary club is seeking to connect…
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Push to let medicinal cannabis users drive
A campaign to give medicinal cannabis users an exception to drive with traces of the drug in their systems is being strongly advocated for in…
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Daughters of the West under way
Daughters of the West is under way in Melton, with Cobblebank kicking off the 10-week free health and wellness program. Sessions begun on Tuesday, July…
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Keeping kids out of trouble
A new project is on its way to the west, aiming to prevent young people from a life of crime. Westjustice and the Centre for…
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Melton Auskicker to present 2024 AFL premiership medal
Austin Nicolosi dreams of running out in the black and white stripes of Collingwood when he is older. But for now, running around at Melton…
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