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Donate with dignity
Woolworths stores in Melton are helping to provide sanitary care for women in need this month. Woolworth’s Melton and Woodgrove stores have partnered with charity…
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Predator teacher sentenced
By Ewen McRae A former Melton teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a former student has been sentenced to more than four years prison. Nicole…
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Cosy donation to cancer centre
With the winter chill setting in, a talented group of local seniors have been busy helping those in need stay warm. As part of Melton…
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Soil campaign launched
Melton and Brimbank councils have launched their joint campaign to block toxic soil coming to the west. Ravenhall landfill is one of the possible sites…
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Running for Fred
Sarah Honeycombe and her friends had been going on regular hikes and walks to escape their homes before the latest lockdown, and they have now…
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Woolies store transformed into hub
Woolworths will temporarily convert its Watergardens South supermarket into an online delivery hub as Melbourne enters stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. The store was closed to…
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Power fight continues
By Ewen McRae A plan to build a series of transmission towers through Melton and Moorabool will destroy livelihoods, according to some affected landowners. Barbara…
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Jail for knifepoint robbery
By Ewen McRae A man who robbed a mother and her child at knifepoint last year has been sentenced to more than two years behind…
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Local health leads the way
A local health initiative that helps positive COVID-19 cases with their recovery could be rolled out to other municipalities. Djerriwarrh Health has started a ‘Hospital…
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Hope for homeless
By Ewen McRae A state-of-the-art youth homeless refuge is about to open its doors in Melton. The Hope Street First Response Youth Service will provide…
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Council calls for green power
By Ewen McRae Moorabool council has called on the state government to set Victoria up for a greener future, as plans for a major transmission…
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Rams look to the future
Local football might be done for 2020, but the Western Rams have not stopped planning for the future. The Rams recently announced that head coach…
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Maccas milestone for Melton
A milestone store for McDonald’s is coming to Melton South. McDonald’s Australia broke ground on the site of its 1000th store in the country –…
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Virus numbers climb
By Ewen McRae Melton is among the worst affected regions in Melbourne battling COVID-19. The Melton municipality had 211 active cases of the virus as…
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Cash Lover delights
Cash Lover’s perfect preparation stretched to a fifth successive victory on Saturday night as she again stamped herself as one of the state’s most promising…
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