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AFL for all to enjoy
The Australian Football League has revealed its new flagship national event for footballers with an intellectual disability and wheelchair players – the Toyota AFL Open.…
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ABS statistics reveal health data for Victorians
More than 80 per cent of Victorians have at least one long-term health condition, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics which has released the…
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New Auckland routes added to Melbourne Airport
Victorians are set to have a new option to cross the ditch with China Airlines announcing it will launch flights between Melbourne Airport and Auckland.…
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Grant boost for reserve upgrade
An upgrade to Carberry Drive Recreation Reserve in Hopetoun Park has been given the green light. Moorabool council received $50,000 to install a new picnic…
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Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre’s term three program is available now and all courses are open for enrolments. Get the program at…
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‘Dazzling’ mural brightens up Cobblebank
The Western BACE building in Cobblebank has received a stunning makeover, thanks to mural artist Hayden Dewar. The artwork, which faces Ferris Road, is 48-metres…
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A grotto for the ages
Paolo Vairo has been a full-time architectural metal fabricator for five years. His most recent installation, a geodesic grotto of the Virgin Mary out the…
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New road adds to traffic woes
A new road has arrived in Truganina but not all locals are happy. Grand Boulevard is a 1.7-kilometre arterial road running between the estate communities…
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Western Health budget concerns
A Western Health staff member has voiced concern the health service has had its budget cut by the state government. The unnamed staff member voiced…
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Screening breakthrough
A ground-breaking national campaign promoting the HPV self-collection option for cervical screening is helping bring empowerment and choice to women’s health across Australia. This initiative…
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A ray of light in the darkness of loss
There are not many words that can describe the pain of losing a child. Charity organisation Angel Gowns Australia offers grieving families a fleeting moment…
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Catch a fish these school holidays
Budding young anglers in Melton will have a better chance to reel in a catch after 1000 fish were added to local waterways. Six hundred…
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Push for council to tackle homelessness
Melton council will investigate providing accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the area. Councillor Julie Shannon raised a notice of motion during council’s June 24…
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NAIDOC Week events coming to Melton and Moorabool
NAIDOC Week events will be held throughout Melton and Moorabool to celebrate the culture and history of First Nations people. For Melton residents, NAIDOC Week,…
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Council looks to improve approach to youth offenders
Melton council is seeking new measures be put in place to both monitor and rehabilitate youth offenders in the municipality. At the June 24 council…
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