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Mother nature looked after in Moorabool
The Moorabool Catchment restoration program is underway after receiving more than $350,000 in funding from Barwon Water. The initiative, which is spearheaded by the Moorabool…
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McLean Reserve gets $100,000 boost
Moorabool council has received $100,000 from the state government to upgrade McLean Reserve. The contribution will go towards building a new powered sheltered space and…
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Council aims its sights at more carparking for train stations
Melton council wants to make parking at train stations in the municipality easier for commuters. In its council meeting on June 24, a notice of…
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Funding for multicultural events in Melton
Two organisations in Melton have been allocated money to help them run their multicultural events from a Multicultural Festivals and Events Program. The Fijian Community…
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Face and footage revealed for fatal fire investigation
Police have released a composite image of a man as part of their investigation into a fatal fire in Sunshine North in February of this…
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Ambulances will ‘pile up’ if Ferris Road not widened
Melton council will seek to double the amount of lanes on Ferris Road in an attempt to ease future congestion. Council will write to the…
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More jobs, but still plenty of travel
More people in Melbourne’s west are employed but many are still facing long commutes to get to their jobs each day. The West of Melbourne…
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Time for Meta to face the music and pay its dues
Just last month, the US Surgeon General called for social media to have warnings attached to it over mental health concerns for users. It’s one…
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Water bills to increase slightly
A small increase in water bills is on its way as The Essential Services Commission has released its final decision on Greater Western Water’s (GWW)…
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Women’s health hubs boost access to care
Women in Melbourne’s north-west will have improved access to sexual and reproductive health, following the announcement of four healthcare hubs in the region. The women’s…
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Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs
GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines…
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Illicit tobacco linked to major crime boss seized
More than $6 million worth of illicit tobacco, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and firearms have been seized in police raids on properties…
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A mum’s worst nightmare
Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear after…
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Parcel pinchers charged
More than 110 stolen items have been seized by police as they arrested two people in relation to a series of parcel thefts throughout Melbourne’s…
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From hobby to exhibition
“You don’t have to be a professional to create art.” That’s the message Zofia Lickova hopes people will take away from her exhibition at the…
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