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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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Hope Street welcomes funding
Hope Street Youth and Family Services has declared the federal budget as a big win, following policy announcements for homelessness and housing. Budget announcements delivered…
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Junior landcare and biodiversity grants open
The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open, with $450,000 available for projects that involve young people actively caring for the state’s biodiversity…
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Daughter tells trial of missing camper’s 14-year affair
Carol Clay’s daughter became concerned her mother’s affair with Russell Hill would be made public when police approached her about telling media they had gone…
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Weed sprayer gave camp directions to murder accused
A weed sprayer has described seeing a grumpy old man, believed to be Russell Hill, speed past him on his way to a remote Victorian…
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Bedroom smoke alarms ‘crucial’
A father whose family escaped a fire that destroyed their Truganina home in a matter of minutes is calling on Victorians to install smoke alarms…
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Caring for the community
Diggers Rest Primary School students are helping to support those in need, through donating non-perishable items to local charity, CareWorks. The school’s student leadership team…
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New crossing for boulevard
Melton council will soon begin work to install a new signalised crossing on Caroline Springs Boulevard. A crossing between College and Lake Streets was recommended…
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Victim’s daughter gives evidence in murder trial
The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered by an airline pilot while camping has spoken about her mother’s loving relationship of 14 years with Russell…
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Grants to help volunteers
Twenty-three volunteer groups across Melton and Moorabool have received funding from the federal government. The funding is part of the government’s volunteer grants program. Hawke…
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From the archives
40 years ago May 16, 1984 Four nominations were lodged last week for pre-selection as the ALP candidate for the new Legislative Assembly seat of…
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