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Greyhound tracking to go digital
The state government have announced a $2 million tracking program aimed at improving the welfare of Victoria’s racing greyhounds. The Whole of Life Digital Tracking…
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Violence against women panel welcomed
The federal government’s decision to appoint an expert panel to help prevent violence against women has been welcomed by the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network.…
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Police out in force over long weekend
Operation Regal 2024 is a state-wide Road Policing Operation over the Monarch’s birthday long weekend period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey planning,…
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Ballan, Bacchus Marsh miss out on funding
Moorabool Shire Council has missed out on money from the federal government’s ‘Growing Regions Fund’ for two major projects. Bacchus Marsh was deemed ineligible to…
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Club wins big at tennis awards
Bacchus Marsh Lawn Tennis Club has won Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative at the 2024 Victorian Community Awards. The club’s event, A Gay Day on the…
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Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms
A leading Aboriginal legal service is concerned expanding police powers under Victorian family violence reforms could have long-term negative effects on vulnerable victim-survivors. The $100…
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Outdoor dining space return on the cards
Melton council is looking into stronger safety measures for the return of outdoor dining spaces on Caroline Springs Boulevard. A range of potential measures, such…
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Mushroom CEO named as finalist
A Diggers Rest mushroom farm chief executive has been named as a finalist in the Young Grower of the Year awards. Bulla Mushrooms chief and…
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Blood stains found in missing camper’s car, jury hears
Traces of blood found in the canopy of missing camper Russell Hill’s car have been linked by DNA to his mistress Carol Clay. The evidence…
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New designs imagine a world without level crossings in Melton
Melton councillors want two road lanes in each direction to ‘future-proof’ the bridges that will be built as part of two level crossing removals slated…
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Teachers thanked for their service to Melton
Two Melton teachers have been recognised for their four decades of service to education in Victoria. Karen Ambrose from Exford Primary School and Benjamin Bykersma…
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Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments
Police recovered more than 2000 bone fragments in their search for the remains of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, a jury has been…
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Items found in search for Samantha Murphy’s body
Police have uncovered items of interest during a search in the investigation of missing mother Samantha Murphy. Detectives from the Victoria Police Missing Persons Squad…
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Inside Southern Cross Grammar’s upcoming ‘The Addams Family’ production
The Addams Family is coming to Caroline Springs this week. Students from Southern Cross Grammar will present ‘The Addams Family’ in four shows in three…
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A helping hand? How about a helping paw
They are affectionately known as man’s best friend, but for some, it’s about more than companionship. In Melton, Brigitte Herdel is helping the most vulnerable…
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