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A boarding pass to history
Australia’s first government-owned domestic airline, Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), which later rebranded to Australian Airlines, made significant contributions to the aviation industry since its inception in…
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Cheap low emissions travel
Toyota’s small but practical Yaris is often overlooked in the rush to buy larger more powerful models. But for environmentally conscious buyers the hybrid-powered pocket…
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’Incredible’ response
The community has rallied to support a Hillside family who lost their home and belongings in a house fire on Tuesday, September 23. Thirty firefighters…
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High Street concerns
Melton High Street business owners are calling for more parking spaces as Melton council undertakes consultation for a street revitalisation project. Melton council is planning…
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Club unites in hope
The Ballan Tennis Club is holding a reunion next weekend, with former members hoping to reinvigorate its committee that is in recess. Long-time former Ballan…
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Libs sure the west can turn
The Liberal Party is confident a blue wave from the west can help it win control of Spring Street in next year’s state election. Star…
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Placing poles for peace
Aintree is home to two new peace poles, with an unveiling ceremony held to celebrate their installation. Installed in Woodlea Estate in Aintree by Rotary…
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Big battery excursion
Students from Sunshine North’s Harvester Technical College have explored one of the world’s biggest batteries, discovering first-hand the opportunities a career in renewable energy can…
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My Place: Eric Horridge
Eric Horridge is the president of the Hillside Probus Club and an author. He spoke to Sam Porter about his community and his newest novel.…
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Garden history in focus
The Camperdown Botanic Gardens and the work of its volunteers will be in the limelight at the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s (FMBG) final…
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Satisfaction stays a seven
Satisfaction among residents with a series of council-led services is up this year, while crime, roads, street trees, and transport remain areas of concern, according…
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Melton travel disruptions
Construction crews will be working in a section of Melton’s rail corridor 24 hours a day this month, with changes to train services and an…
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Fraser Rise copper theft
Police have charged a man and are still looking a second man following copper wiring theft in Fraser Rise on Thursday. It is alleged two…
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Art follows the curve
Delve into the inner psyche of artist Ned Brook in a free exhibition that gives internal states form through sculptures. Brook creates his works by…
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Dangerous local roads named
Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Road was rated as the worst road in the Moorabool, after new data revealing the most dangerous roads in Victoria has been released.…
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