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January tour for NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour series hit Moorabool this week, providing free activities and workshops to young aspiring artists. Throughout the…
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Open date set for new school
The state government announced on Wednesday, January 10 that a new primary school in Weir Views will open in January 2026. Toolern Waters Primary School…
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Racing to save our memories
A Bacchus Marsh Biker is gearing up in his race against Alzheimer’s disease this year by competing in one of the country’s hardest off-road competitions.…
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Melton’s new Primary Care Centre already extending its hours
Victorians are continuing to access Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCC) in record numbers, and Melton’s new centre will be extending its hours from February 1.…
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A call to check in with community
A Melton volunteer group that works in conjunction with Melton Police to provide connection and safety to the community is keen to let the community…
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Running with the Renegades
The Melbourne Renegades Cricket Club visited the Melton Indoor Sports stadium to help young sport fanatics hit their holidays for six with a day-camp cricket…
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Diggers Rest crime spree
Melton police has been made aware of a spate of crime in the Diggers Rest area. The crime relates to a significant number of incidents…
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Flood update
The State Emergency Service (SES) received 21 requests for assistance in the Melton area during the weather event between 7am Sunday and 6am on Tuesday.…
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Diggers Rest flooding
4.10pm A street in Diggers Rest has flooded, impacting six or seven houses, with the ground struggling to absorb the rain pelting down across the…
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Animal rescue seeks help amid booming demand
Demand for animal rescue services is at crisis level according to a Melton cat-rescue, which is seeking more volunteers. Hoppys Place works with local pounds,…
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Charity helping turn the page on education inequity
A charity that has provided more than 2,500 free books to Melton children said it now has the capacity to provide to more organisations in…
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Dancing for equality
The Western Ballet Project has announced its latest youth ballet production, the Suffragettes. Featuring talented dance students from 22 schools in Victoria, ranging from Bendigo…
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Melton man charged following series of stabbings
Police have charged a Melton man with 15 offences following a series of stabbings in Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs on the weekend. It will be alleged…
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Berry festival cancelled
Star Weekly is taking a look back at 2023. Here’s one of our biggest stories from last year. Bacchus Marsh’s annual Strawberry and Cherry Festival…
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Ovarian cancer hope
Star Weekly is taking a look back at 2023. Here’s one of our biggest stories from last year. For Bacchus Marsh mum Rochelle McKenry, ovarian…
















