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Shining a light on First Nations stroke heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, including to Melton and Moorabool residents. Stroke Foundation is “thrilled” to add a new…
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Lessons from a blooming flower movement
Moorabool flower farmers and tech-entrepreneurs Nikki Davey and Sam Baff will be sharing the challenges and successes of their flower-powered online platform Grown Not Flown…
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Plumpton pool one step closer
The Plumpton Aquatic and Wellness Centre is a step closer after Melton council acquired a parcel of land that will be home to this much-anticipated…
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House prices hold-steady in Melton
House prices in Melton largely held above the drop greater Melbourne experienced in the last financial quarter, however there were some larger fluctuations in the…
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Truganina tennis mural a hit
A 22-metre-long mural of Australian sporting legend and former world number one player, Lleyton Hewitt, has been unveiled on a tennis hit-up wall in Truganina.…
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Alleged machete-wielding teens arrested at shopping centre
Police have arrested three teenagers following an alleged affray in Melton West on Tuesday, January 16. Officers were called to reports of a physical altercation…
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Melton swears it uses nice language
Melton residents rank among the least likely to swear in Australia, according to a recent survey. Online learning platform Preply surveyed more than 1,500 residents…
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Helping kinder enrolments
Families in the Moorabool will be able to save up to $2500 per child every year following a boost in funding for local council central…
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Man accused of hitting pedestrians pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly drove into pedestrians and cars in central Melbourne, killing a philanthropist, has been committed to stand trial. Zain Khan fronted Melbourne…
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V/Line workers to shut down regional rail network
Victoria’s regional rail network is set to be brought to a temporary standstill as workers take industrial action over conditions. Operations staff at V/Line, including…
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Confronting the past to claim the future
Many people find it difficult to discuss traumatic episodes from their past. Truganina woman Kabinga C Mazaba isn’t one of them. “From the age of…
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Dirty start for schools
Government schools are going to be ‘dirtier, unhygienic, and ultimately more dangerous’ for students, a union is warning following continuing contract disputes with cleaning companies…
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Jessica says saving program a plus
The Christmas and New Year period is a joyous time for most, but for those struggling financially, it’s a different story, as Wyndham Vale single…
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Man charged with 61-year-old’s murder fronts court
A Victorian man accused of fatally injuring a 61-year-old has fronted court charged over the death. Aaron Bernath, from Maddingley at Bacchus Marsh, was on…
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My Place
Comfort Kennedy is a 23-year-old Kurunjang woman who, through her dedication to volunteer was, was recently named one of Melton’s Young Citizens of the Year.…
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