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Moorabool slowly reopens
Life is slowly returning to normal in Moorabool, with more businesses and local services re-opening. Dining options at local pubs and restaurants were extended last…
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Roadmap out of COVID stalls
By Ewen McRae Melton residents are still waiting for announcements on COVID-19 restrictions easing, after Premier Daniel Andrews delayed his decision at the weekend. Residents…
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Search for answers
By Ewen McRae Doctors at The Alfred are hoping to provide Bacchus Marsh teenager Connor Manning with long-awaited answers to his seizures. Connor, 16, has…
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Halloween fundraiser for sick kids
In the lead up to Halloween, Melton Woolworths stores and The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal are inviting locals to support sick and disadvantaged…
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Town centre the heart of Woodlea
By Ewen McRae One of the biggest retail and business centres in the west is set to hit the ground running in March 2021, with…
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Train station upgrade inches closer
The upgrade of Melton station is a step closer, with investigation works carried out recently as part of a major update to the station’s amenities.…
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Light at the end of covid tunnel
By Ewen McRae Melton continues to edge closer to a Covid-normal future, as a number of restrictions eased this week and case numbers continue to…
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Family backs ‘worthy cause’
While the pandemic continues, one local family is making sure that other health concerns in the community don’t go unrecognised. The Savage family in Caroline…
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Budget investment welcomed
By Ewen McRae Melton council has welcomed federal government investment in the west, following last week’s budget. While much of the investment in the region…
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JobKeeper cuts hit hard
By Ewen McRae Workers in hard-hit areas in Melbourne’s west stand to miss out on millions of dollars in fortnightly payments with the JobKeeper supplement…
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United signings continue
Western United have continued their momentum from a strong debut season, signing three key players ahead of the next campaign. Experienced defender Andrew Durante headlines…
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Fun-filled week for kids
A week of fun-filled activities later this month is sure to bring a smile to the faces of children during an otherwise difficult year. Melton…
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Alfresco dining on the menu
More outdoor dining options are coming for Melton residents, with council ramping up its assistance measures for local restaurants and pubs. Council this week launched…
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Restrictions to slowly ease
Restrictions are set to ease this weekend as case numbers continue to fall locally. However, Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday would not confirm exactly which…
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Report backs powerline campaign
By Ewen McRae Moorabool council has published a report that validates the undergrounding of powerlines as part of the proposed Western Victoria Transmission Network Project.…
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