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Premier announces First Nations Apology
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that she will make a formal apology in Parliament House on Tuesday 9 December . The apology is a key…
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Melbourne’s most delicious festival is back
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is returning from 20 to 29 March with 200 events to excite the appetites of foodies seeking uniquely Victorian…
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Free weekend travel for carers and disability pensioners
Public transport on weekends will soon be free across the state for carers and disability pensioners. Premier Jacinta Allan alongside Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams,…
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New chair for VicHealth
VicHealth board member Ian Hamm has been named the new chair of the organisation, replacing former federal Health Minister and longtime Gellibrand MP, Nicola Roxon…
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New RACV campaign rolls out
RACV is shining a spotlight on Melbourne’s most dangerous intersections, with a new campaign that targets Melburnians heading into the hotspots. RACV announced the results…
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Dog attack fears as parcel delivery ramps up
Australia Post is urging dog owners to properly secure their pets this holiday season, as new data reveals 46 posties a week are falling victim…
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Funding for volunteers
Melton’s emergency service volunteers will soon receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help them keep their community safe as part of the Volunteer…
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Community calendar
Myrniong Community Carols Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s…
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Council urges fast-track for Melton line
Melton council has backed a call for the state government to fast-track the long-awaited electrification of the Melton rail line, urging the project to be…
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Melton’s merry carols
Hannah Watts Park is set to light up with festive cheer as Melton’s Carol by Candlelights returns on Saturday 13 December. The much-loved, free family-friendly…
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More dogs on the block
Melton council has unanimously moved on approving an expansion to a long-standing domestic animal boarding facility in Toolern Vale, paving the way for Dogdayz to…
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Diggers Rest bring festive cheer
The Lions Club of Diggers Rest and Diggers Rest Primary School are set to bring festive cheer to the community when the annual Diggers Rest…
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Melton adopts 2026–29 pet strategy
Melton council has adopted its latest Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-29, laying out the direction for the city’s animal management services over the…
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Vanishing act on Houdini monument
A monument honouring Australia’ first powered flight by American escapist and magician Harry Houdini has been destroyed for the second time this year. The historic…
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Books inspired by inventor brother
A Taylors Hill author has penned a series of books inspired by her late brother. The first book in Nina De Goederen’s ‘Johnny the inventor’…
















