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Melton business excellence finalists named
The finalists for the 2025 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been announced, following a record-breaking number of applications. With applications from a diverse…
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CFA hit with break-in
The Melton CFA was hit with a break-in this week, with the incident taking a toll on volunteer time, funds, and equipment. The brigade’s Melton…
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The voice of friendship
A social singing group with an emphasis on inclusion and fun, the Melton South Community Singers is keen to welcome new members. Meeting from 12.15-2pm…
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Poetry through painting in Ballan
An outdoor exhibition in Ballan will present “poetry through images,” with colourful artworks inspired by daily observations. Presented at Moorabool’s outdoor gallery space MAPP Up…
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Call to fold homelessness
A large number of origami paper houses will be crafted and displayed in Bacchus Marsh next month to raise awareness of homelessness and call for…
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My Place
Ballan author Holly Brunbbauer has just launched a “fresh and feisty” new rom-com book title ‘What Did I Miss?’ – published by HarperCollins – this…
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Trentham tourism triumph
Trentham has taken home a Victorian tourism destination award and will now face off against towns across the country for a national award. Announced on…
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New vision for Sunbury artist
Sunbury artist Michael Howes is unveiling his latest exhibition in the Macedon Ranges. His exhibition, ‘Another Vision’, showcases his journey from a young love of…
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Star expands with acquisition of iconic Lanyon newspapers
SA Today has continued its growth across regional Australia with the acquisition of five historic mastheads from the Lanyon family Mildura, marking a significant milestone…
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Council feels dumped upon
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell has slammed a decision that the council must follow an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order – estimated to cost about…
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After hours access to school ovals
Locals will be able to access the open spaces at Melton schools after hours as part of a pilot scheme launched by the state government.…
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Banding together for safer roads
Thousands of footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level will don blue armbands this week to show their commitment to road safety and honour…
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Study reveals fewer young people vaping
A study has found that the rate of vaping among 14–17-year-olds started to drop late last year following a rise in popularity. The Generation Vape…
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A-League card betting fraud alleged to net players $18k
Two soccer players have faced court accused of winning more than $18,000 in corrupt bets involving yellow cards. Former A-League player Riku Danzaki, 25, of…
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Calling for better communities
A research and advocacy project is calling for a ‘people-first’ approach to community development in Australia and is currently investigating how connected or disconnected outer…
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