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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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Connecting the urban and the natural
Art enthusiasts in Melton can visit emerging local artist Mollie-Rose Chislett’s latest exhibit ‘Urban Birds’ at the Melton Library and Learning Hub. The exhibition, which…
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Ladies Auxiliary provide patient transport car
The Bacchus Marsh Ladies Auxiliary (BLMA) has provided Bacchus Marsh Hospital with a patient transport car as part of its most recent fundraising effort. The…
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My Place
Eynesbury’s Lenny Pearce is DJ who makes electronic remixes of classic children’s songs and viral online video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He…
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Behind the court doors
A calm and collected pilot trained in making quick decisions under pressure, Greg Lynn knew how to act in an emergency. He would help Jetstar…
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Getting health right for women
Being a woman often feels really tough. It can be hard on your body: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause. It can be hard on your mental…
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Women’s Health Matters
Star Weekly is shining a light on the healthcare issues facing women in the western and northern suburbs. Over the next 12 months, our ‘Women’s…
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Split verdict: Greg Lynn guilty of one camper murder
Caroline Springs airline pilot Greg Lynn is facing life behind bars after a jury found he murdered one camper, but not another. The 57-year-old faced…
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Cashless Eynesbury backlash
Cashless trading has been introduced in Eynesbury but one local believes the move will alienate some sections of the community. As of Monday, June 24,…
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Power line could close airfield
The operator of the Melton airfield fears it will be forced to close if AusNet proceeds with plans to install power lines at the end…
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Community unites for Refugee Week
Refugee Week celebrations were held last week, with the City of Melton holding a number of events to mark the occasion. On Thursday June 20,…
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Crime up in Melton and Moorabool
Recorded criminal offences increased in Melton and Moorabool in the 12 months to March, new data reveals. According to the Crime Statistics Agency, the number…
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