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Work begins on new children’s centre
Construction has begun on a new children’s and community centre in Mt Atkinson. The $8.5 million Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre will provide a…
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Warnings ahead of fire season
Melton and Moorabool residents are being encouraged to begin preparing their properties for the upcoming fire season. Fire restrictions are already in force in areas…
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New report on transmission towers
The Energy Grid Alliance has released a report this week comparing preliminary findings from AusNet Services and an independent report completed by Amplitude Consultants regarding…
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Relief for mental health workers
Mental health workers in Melton and Moorabool can expect some much needed support after the state government announced today a $16.8 million investment to help…
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Data reveals Caroline Springs residents at CBD protests
Market research company Roy Morgan has released data showing Caroline Springs was a top postcode of areas travelling to the city during protests this year…
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For the love of books
The Taylors Hill Men’s Shed has been working hard in their workshop to deliver ‘street libraries’ to families across Melton. Resident and avid reader Silvana…
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Santa is coming to Bacchus Marsh
Residents in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas can look forward to in-person carols by candlelight this year. Event organiser Daniel Webb from Webb’s Event Group…
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Council criticised for care services plan
An in-principle decision made by Moorabool council on December 2 to cease aged care and disability services through council has drawn criticism from the Australian…
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Woodlea crosses a new bridge
A 60 metre long bridge that will connect Bonniebrook and Aintree is under construction. The key part of the infrastructure, the Bonniebrook Bridge will provide…
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Moorabool installs satellite NBN
Moorabool council is installing satellite National Broadband (NBN) in eight community buildings across the shire so residents can contact their loved ones in the event…
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Trail project in Bacchus Marsh steps up
A second trail will be developed at the 1000+ steps site in Bacchus Marsh, thanks to a $1.6 million funding injection from the state government.…
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The comeback Frog
Fifteen young endangered Growling Grass Frogs have been discovered at the $1.3 million wetlands at the Aintree estate in Rockbank, prompting a purpose-built wetland to…
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Central Goldfields heritage bid
A historic gathering of 13 regional councils, including Moorabool, will be held tomorrow in support of the Victorian Central Goldfields World Heritage Listing bid. Spokespeople…
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Community funding boost for Melton
Local communities and groups in Melton are being given the opportunity to apply for $15,000 worth of sponsorships and grants through a program funded by…
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Fight against towers continues
A community meeting will be held tomorrow evening in Melton about the planned overhead transmission line route that will cut through the community, if installed.…
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