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Melton celebrates Refugee Week
Melton council is celebrating Refugee Week with a number of activities, from Sunday, June 16, to Saturday, June 22. This year’s theme is #Finding Freedom:…
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Accused killer burned remains after ‘plan unravelled’
Accused murderer Greg Lynn burned the remains of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after he realised his plan to disappear off the radar…
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KARI caring for Melton
Melton is home to Melbourne’s second-best performing container deposit scheme site, with residents returning 14.7 million cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles in just over…
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Moorabool growth soars
Moorabool Shire had the third highest growth rate of metro-leaving movers in the country over the last three months. Statistics show of the LGAs (Local…
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Community Calendar
Melton Ladies Probus Meets from 10am on the second Wednesday of each month at Melton Country Club on Reserve Road, Melton. All visitors are welcome.…
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Pilot wanted deaths to ‘go away’
Accused murderer Greg Lynn told police he wanted to make the deaths of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay “just go away” so he…
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What happened to Alana?
Almost 28 years ago, 16-year-old Alana Cecil was found dead in Melton. Her death was ruled to be the result of a drug overdose, but…
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Track your trash
EPA Victoria is warning residents, including those in Melton and Moorabool, that illegal waste dumping is on the rise, and it is everyone’s responsibility to…
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Penning to a pal
Students from Diggers Rest Primary School have been busy perfecting their letter writing skills, through a new pen pal initiative with the Riddell Gardens Aged…
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Plan to cut uniform costs for government schools
The state government’ plan to change the government uniform policy in order to drive down costs for families across the state is underway. Education Minister…
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Measles, mpox warning for Victorian travellers
Victorians planning overseas travel this winter are being urged to ensure their routine and travel vaccinations are up to date. The call comes amid an…
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Fire safety a hot topic this winter
Fire safety is a hot topic this winter, with data revealing firefighters respond to around 100 fires caused by heaters each year. With the arrival…
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AFL road safety grants program kicks off
Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state, including those in Melton and Moorabool, can apply for a share of $600,000 to improve their club…
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Glasses for students
An extra 70,000 Victorian students, including those in Melton and Moorabool, will benefit from vision screening and free glasses as part of a boost to…
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Firefighting recruits wanted
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) have announced the next round of firefighter recruitment is opening soon. Applications are open from July 1 – 8, 2024, with…
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