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Two children arrested following Glenroy tobacco store fires
Two children have been arrested this week following an investigation into two tobacco store fires in Glenroy earlier this month. A 17-year-old Deanside boy was…
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New display details history of Bacchus Marsh
The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society has announced the opening of its latest wall display. Located in the Lerderderg Library, the display shows local…
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Unsung hero celebrated for Volunteer Week
Eight years ago, Jan Ogle saw an ad calling for new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members in the local newspaper. Ms Ogle says the…
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Level crossing removal on track in Diggers Rest
Two dangerous level crossings will be removed in Diggers Rest, with works to get under way in the coming weeks. It is estimated that 8000…
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Melton to commemorate National Reconciliation Week
A number of events happening in Melton and Caroline Springs will commemorate National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week. Commencing this Sunday, May 26 and…
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Two arrested after evade in stolen vehicle in Melbourne’s north-west
Police have arrested a St Albans teenager, and one other teen in a Keilor East cemetery, following an alleged theft of a car in Hillside…
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Around the grounds
Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic braved the elements on Sunday to capture some of the sporting action.
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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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New paramedics graduate
New paramedics will join the ranks at Ambulance Victoria’s Hillside branch, following a graduation ceremony in Sunshine at the weekend. The graduates have joined AV’s…
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Missing camper’s wife thought he was camping alone
Russell Hill’s wife believed Carol Clay was her husband’s cousin for years before it was revealed the pair were having an affair, a jury has…
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New group to look at the past
When Darley Neighbourhood House put out the idea of forming a family history group they were unsure what the reaction would be. Looking for ideas…
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Melton Business Excellence Awards nominations open
Nominations for the 2024 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards are now open. Businesses within the City of Melton can nominate themselves or others they…
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nbn outage planned for Moorabool area
People in the Moorabool region can expect to lose internet connection for periods of time over the next few weeks. Works are under way on…
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Campers found burnt-out campsite
A pink handbag and wallets with missing cards were found at a fire-blackened campsite a day after Russel Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered,…
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Everybody has good neighbours
Neighbourhood and community houses in Melton were full of activities last week for Neighbourhood House week. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Fraser Rise…
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