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New childcare centre for Melton
Weir Views is set to receive an early learning and childcare centre (ELCC) in 2026. The new ELCC will be built at Toolern Waters Primary…
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School turns colourful
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski headed out to Melton South Primary School to catch some of the action from the school’s colour run.
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Funding for community groups
Community groups in Diggers Rest have received funding from the federal government to support their volunteers under the Volunteer Grants program. Hawke MP Sam Rae…
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Where is Rockbank North?
Rockbank residents have voiced their confusion and frustration over Melton council’s use of the geographic title Rockbank North in its draft budget paper, as the…
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Protecting the legacy of Victorian veterans
The legacy of Victoria’s veterans will be kept alive for future generations as the state government’s works to maintain memorials and upgrade community buildings right…
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Better eating disorder support
The state budget includes a $31 million investment into services and treatment for Victorians who are struggling with an eating disorder. This funding comes following…
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Digital licences available
Victorians now have the option to carry their driver’s licence on their phone. The state government said more than 4.5 million Victorians who are fully…
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Dementia funding welcomed
Dementia Australia have welcomed the $2.2 billion investment in aged care reforms and dementia specific initiatives announced in Tuesday night’s federal budget. Dementia Australia executive…
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Glass half full budget: business
The federal budget has received qualified support from the Victorian business community. Responding to the 2024-25 budget handed down by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers on…
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Tailgating top rage behaviour
RACV is reminding Victorian motorists to refrain from, and remain aware of dangerous road behaviours, following a poll asking Victorians what type of road rage…
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Aussies urged to roll up their sleeves
With one in three people experiencing high blood pressure, Australians are being urged to visit their local doctor or pharmacist to make sure they aren’t…
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Defibrillators ready to save lives
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are now available at every staffed station across Melbourne’s train network. The state government said there are now an extra 71…
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More GPs for Melton, Bacchus Marsh
GP practices in Melton and Bacchus Marsh can now recruit overseas-trained doctors after the federal government ruled that the region should become a distribution priority…
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Community calendar
Bacchus Marsh CWA Baking, crafting, day trips, local dining, market stalls and fundraising are just some of the things that the ladies do within the…
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Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend
Russell Hill and Carol Clay made a pact to divorce their respective partners to be together but he backed out at the last minute, one…
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