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Millions access savings tool
The state government’s Savings Finder tool has been accessed more than 2.6 million times, helping Victorians to access discounts, savings and unclaimed money. The Department…
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Scores of childcare workers’ clearances to be suspended
Dozens and dozens of people are set to have their clearance to work with children immediately pulled under urgent state law changes prompted by a…
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Donate to an important climb
On Saturday, September 6, firefighters and emergency services personnel from right across Australia and beyond will make their way to Melbourne for the climb of…
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New specialist GPs welcomed
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) welcomed 149 new specialist GPs at a fellowship ceremony in Melbourne recently. Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) recognises…
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Superpower fest returns to Scienceworks
Scienceworks’ Science is a Superpower Festival is back on September 13 and 14, packing two days with hands-on science, live demos and some mind-blowing experiments…
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Learn an ancient craft
Learn the ancient Ukrainian craft of Pysanky egg decorating during a workshop in Blackwood. Kathy Holowko will lead the session at her home in Blackwood,…
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Emperors return
A break down just 50 kilometres from the start line was not enough to deter a team of locals taking part in this year’s Variety…
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Community venue concerns
The lack of small local spaces available to hire was put under the limelight at the Melton council meeting this month, with councillors calling for…
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Water bill questions answered
Melton residents can have their water bill questions answered at two upcoming Greater Western Water customer support days. Set to run from 11am–4pm on Tuesday,…
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Day centre blow
The sudden closure of a disability day centre in Maddingley threatens to trigger a cascade of “negative outcomes, mental and physical health decline, reduced social…
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Grant helps deliver multicultural CPR series
St John Ambulance Victoria has been awarded $5000 to help it deliver linguistically diverse CPR and first aid education resources for Melton and the wider…
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Strathtulloh hub works complete
The second stage of works at Bridge Road Community Hub in Strathtulloh have been completed. Melton council said the works helped transform the hub into…
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$1m boost for Islamic school
A Caroline Springs Islamic school will benefit from a $1 million grant to expand its facilities. The Australian International Academy of Education was one of…
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New plan for ‘treasured’ garden
A visitor information centre, children’s garden and viewing deck are among the additions proposed for the Melton Botanic Garden as part of an updated master…
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Brigade marks 90 years
Having served the community since 1935, Melton Fire Brigade gathered with grateful community members recently to celebrate its 90-year anniversary. More than 150 people joined…
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