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New councillor a voice for change
The newest Melton councillor says she is looking forward to getting stuck into the business of helping the community. Yvonne Sebire was sworn in as…
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Marathon effort
Bob Carey-Grieve looks back on 2016 with conflicting thoughts. While the Ballan man’s beloved Bulldogs lifted the AFL premiership cup, a night in November turned…
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Camera rollout for Melton police
Melton police officers have been equipped with body cameras as part of statewide rollout. Officers at Melton and Caroline Springs have been wearing the cameras…
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City of refugee stories
The food and stories of refugees and asylum seekers will be shared this week as Melton celebrates Refugee Week. While there are events planned for…
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Medal honour for top cop
Inspector Kathy Rudkins has achieved a lot in her 35 years in policing. Last week the former Melton area commander was recognised in the Queens…
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Travel warning as line closes
Ballarat line commuters are being warned to plan for extended travel times, when trains stop running for two weeks as works at Rockbank station ramp…
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New place for e-waste
Caroline Springs residents will soon find it easier to dispose of their e-waste. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing streams of waste worldwide, and covers…
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Dancers descend on Footscray station for Due West sneak peek
More than 20 young performers will dance up a storm when they take over Footscray station later this month. Western suburbs crew L2R Dance will…
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West loves online shopping
Western suburbs residents are the top online shoppers in Australia. The latest Australia Post eCommerce figures showed Point Cook had the greatest volume of eCommerce…
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Families dive right in
Adam Dovile is not letting the cold weather stop him getting in a regular swim, and he’s bringing his daughters along for the fun. Ruby…
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With mum in her heart
Belinda Teh is putting one foot in front of the other as she strives for law changes in her home state. The 27-year-old is currently…
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Thieves target botanical garden
Thieves have stolen plants from the Melton Botanic Garden in the dead of night. Three quiver trees were taken in late May from the Southern…
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Developer backs down
By Benjamin Preiss/The Age A property developer in Melton South who tried to gouge tens of thousands of dollars from buyers three years after…
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The festival that keeps on giving
The Bacchus Marsh hospital will be able to upgrade some of its equipment, thanks to a large donation from the recent Easter Festival. The festival…
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The romance of local lore
Shirleyrose Rowe has lived in Bacchus Marsh for 35 years – but her book captures a much longer stretch of the town’s history. Ninety-three-year-old Rowe,…
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