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Greg Lynn jury asks to watch video of his evidence
Twelve jurors will re-watch accused double murderer Greg Lynn giving evidence from the witness stand during his trial as they continued to deliberate on a…
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Heavy tanker for Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs Fire Brigade has a new heavy tanker in operation, enhancing firefighting capabilities and bolstering the safety of volunteer firefighters. Caroline Springs captain Anthony…
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Winter is coming to Eynesbury
The Eynesbury Winter Festival is returning for this year’s school holidays. Held at the Eynesbury Estate Homestead, the all-ages festival will span from Thursday, June…
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Rebels departure impacts academy
The ripple effect of discontinuing Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels will be felt as far as Melton. The Melbourne Rebels support Academy Movement, an organisation…
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Criminal age lifted
Victoria will become the first Australian state to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 as long-awaited legislation arrives. Premier Jacinta Allan and Youth…
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Timber! Tree planting to begin in streets of Moorabool
A concentrated planting of trees is under way in Moorabool this week. The streets of Maddingley, Darley, Gordon, Millbrook, Navigators, and Ballan will be the…
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Eight arrested after chase
Police have arrested eight people in two stolen cars after an extended follow ending in Point Cook and Laverton North on Monday afternoon. It is…
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Melton housing boom
Melton will swell by another 132,000 new homes by the middle of the century after the state government announced its proposed 2051 housing target on…
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Moorabool council mark library build with party
Construction of the new Ballan Community and Library Hub will commence this week, and Moorabool Shire Council is throwing a party to celebrate. The event…
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Kids on the move in Melton
Primary schools students in Melton will be encouraged to strap on their helmets and lace up their shoes by a new state government initiative. The…
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Club snaps up national award
The Bacchus Marsh and District Photography Club has won an award for a competition run by The Australian Photographic Society. The theme for the competition…
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School bus stopping off at Mt Atkinson
Four new school bus services will be arriving in Mt Atkinson for term one next year. The routes will run from Mt Atkinson, as well…
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Jury begins to consider verdicts in camper murder trial
Twelve jurors will officially begin deliberating on whether former airline pilot Greg Lynn is guilty of the double murder of campers Russell Hill and Carol…
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Bank users warned against scams
Bendigo Bank is warning customers, including those in Melton and Moorabool, about retro scams. As tax season approaches, Bendigo Bank is alerting customers about a…
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Grants for LGBTIQA+ groups to grow
The state government has announced 16 recipients that will receive a share of $400,000 as part of the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants program for 2024.…
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