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Celebrating diversity
Harmony Week, from March 18 to 24, is an annual celebration that recognises diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. On Thursday, March…
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Rockbank primary on parade
Students and teachers at Rockbank Primary School celebrated the diversity of their local area with a Harmony Day Parade on Tuesday, March 19. Art teacher…
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Green Wedge plan ‘ineffective’
Environmentalists are concerned the state government’s latest plan to protect green wedge areas on Melbourne’s fringe is “ineffective” and won’t stop urban creep. Last week,…
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Final stretch for freeway works
Work on one of Victoria’s most crucial trade and travel routes is set to wrap up soon, with crews completing asphalting works along some of…
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Sana’s journey to success
Growing up in Melbourne’s west, Sana’s socio-economic status threatened her ability to fully participate in her education. “My brothers and I did not have textbooks…
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Grants for AusNet customers
Eligible AusNet residential and business customers who were without power as a result of severe weather events on Tuesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 22,…
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Meet new neighbours
Grab a cuppa and take the chance to make new friends in your suburb this Neighbour Day. Neighbour Day, an annual celebration in the last…
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Update your pet registration
Pet owners in the Melton are being urged to renew cat and dog registrations for the next 12 months so they can be reunited with…
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Police investigate Fraser Rise shooting
Police are investigating following an incident in Fraser Rise on Wednesday, March 20, where shots were fired at a man. Police believe a blue Audi…
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Explore performing arts
Melton Performing Arts (MPA) is inviting the community to join in the fun at its Social Night and AGM on Saturday, March 23. MPA is…
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Hatching a happy Easter
The Rehmat Sandhu Foundation will hold a free Easter celebration for the community at Willows Historical Park in Melton on Saturday, March 23. From 11am…
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Strikers shoot for fun
The Westside Strikers Football club is inviting the community to come and check out the fun and action on its annual Gala Day on March…
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Buses stuck in ’dark age’
Bus services in the western suburbs are stuck in a ‘dark age’ a community forum was told on Thursday night. The comment was made when…
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Celebrate Holi in the west
The Community organisation Indian Women in Australia (IWIA) is inviting the community to celebrate Holi Festival at Hannah Watts Park on March 24. IWIA’s Holi…
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Gaza pain hits home
Hillside resident Hala Sekak left her original home in Gaza almost 50 years ago, but she said her childhood memories of the area left her…
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