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The foundry floor shapes more than metal
In an era dominated by screens, automation and rapid turnover, the clang of tools and the glow of molten metal feel like relics of another…
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More extended pool hours
Outdoor pools in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan will open for extended hours on Friday 9 January as temperatures are forecast to soar. With the Bureau…
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High fuel prices under fire
A long-running bid to build a new petrol station on Coburns Road was approved by Melton council last month. Councillors voted to grant a planning…
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Further murder charges following Cobblebank deaths
Police have issued further murder charges as part of their investigation into the deaths of two children in Cobblebank last year. The charges follow two…
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NGV Kids program stops by
Families across Melton and Moorabool will be able to tap into a summer of creativity when NGV Kids on Tour 2026 rolls into local libraries…
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Crime on the rise in the west
Crime in Melton and Moorabool is on the rise, according to the latest data. The Crime Statistics Agency revealed in the year ending September 2025,…
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Community calendar
Community band The Greater Western Community Band meets Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm. The rehearsal venue is the Bridge Road Community Centre, Strathtulloh (Melton South). The band…
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Teens ambushed in Caroline Springs stabbing
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the alleged ambush and stabbing of two teenage brothers at a Caroline Springs reserve late last…
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Eyes peeled for a possum
Families, nature lovers and curious night owls are being invited to chuck on their walking shoes and see Melton’s wildlife after dark, with a guided…
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Allow time, disruptions for V/Line
Melton and surrounding suburbs will be significantly impacted by major rail service changes this month as works continue on the Melton line upgrade. From the…
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Help keep Blue-tongues safe
Spotting a blue-tongue lizard might cause a fright but it is no reason to be concerned, according to a nature educator. Susie Inglis from Nature…
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Countdown to term one at new Truganina school
Mindalk Primary School will welcome its first students when the new school year begins in just a few weeks. The Truganina school is one of…
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Critical injuries following Melton South house fire
A woman was left with critical injuries following a house fire in Melton South on the morning of Wednesday 7 January. Emergency services were called…
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Total Fire Ban declared
A Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds has been declared for the first time this season with temperatures on Wednesday 7 January expected…
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Pet owner education
Moorabool council has clamped down on pet ownership responsibility after formally adopting its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-29. The plan aims to set…
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