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New sustainable building material developed
Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint and reducing waste going to landfill. The material,…
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Register before you burn
With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits…
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Motorists urged to take breaks during school holiday travel
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging motorists to avoid driving tired these school holidays, as the number of lives lost on the state’s roads…
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Put One Foot Forward for better mental health
Black Dog Institute is calling on people around the nation to put One Foot Forward this October and take part in a national movement for…
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Help to find right health help
Finding the right medical help can be confusing. To make it easier, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) new General Health Information Sheet outlines who to contact when…
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Discover Altona’s amazing wetlands
The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is holding an open day to mark World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, October 11. Running from 10am to 2pm…
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Spring on display in Melton
Showcasing plants both native and international, the Melton Botanic Garden is bursting with colour as the warmer months roll in. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski…
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Op shop piano concerts return
A series of free piano concerts is coming to Sunshine as part of the return of Allegro Non Oppo Out West. Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist…
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Crafty creations
Handmade goods will be on display for the St Andrews Presbyterian Gisborne Craft Group’s Quilt and Craft Show. Showcasing their hard work throughout the year,…
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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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Be fire safe this Grand Final long weekend
As Victorians prepare to celebrate the AFL Grand Final long weekend, Victorian fire services are urging residents to prioritise safety when using barbecues and fire…
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Stop the ‘pain and disorder’
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings in the wake of recent tragedies. The first assembly was held at Melbourne…
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Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre’s Term 4 program of classes has been announced. There are lots of activities and classes to join,…
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Offences rise across Melton
Theft and family violence order breaches have driven much of the overall rise in crime in the Melton and Moorabool municipalities according to the latest…
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Cr ‘safety’ concerns
A Melton councillor says she feels ’unsafe’ attending council meetings in person. Councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg didn’t attend this week’s council meeting, apologising to residents on…
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