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Connecting communities
Cyclists and commuters in the fast-growing Rockbank region will find it easier to get where they’re going after a new bike path was unveiled last…
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Moorabool budget tick
By Ewen McRae Moorabool council has approved its 2020-21 budget, but not before strong debate on the merits of a rate rise. The budget includes…
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Netball star shines brighter
Melton netball rising star Mel Oloamanu may not be hitting the court much lately, but her talents have not gone unrecognised. Oloamanu was recently awarded…
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Virus cases hit new high
By Ewen McRae Cases of COVID-19 in Melton have hit their highest point of the pandemic, with dozens of new cases detected in the past…
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Ride High breaks records
Saturday’s chill took no heat out of the rise and rise of Ride High at Bray Raceway tonight, with Clayton Tonkin’s pacer setting a new…
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Pink Galahs shines
Matt Craven was reluctant to throw his top trotting filly Pink Galahs into the deep end on Saturday night, but after making one heck of…
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Lockdown splits region
By Ewen McRae Police are out in force as the lockdown of metropolitan Melbourne saw Melton and Moorabool divided from last week. While Melton joins…
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Angst over power line plans
By Ewen McRae Community angst is growing over plans for 190 kilometres of overhead transmission lines through Moorabool and Melton. The Western Victoria Transmission Network…
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Loan relief for business
By Ewen McRae Local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic got some welcome news last week, with an extension of the banks’ loan deferral announced.…
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New school for growing suburb
By Ewen McRae The growing suburb of Deanside is set to have its own school, with land secured for a primary school last week. The…
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Souper contribution
Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley has made good on his promise to donate his pay rise to local organisations in need. Mr Grimley vowed in…
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Campaign backs Melton traders
By Ewen McRae Melton businesses are slowly getting back on their feet after months of uncertainty. With movement restrictions making things tough for local businesses…
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Puppy appeal
Petbarn Caroline Springs is doing its bit for the blind, raising funds for the Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal all month. As part of a nationwide…
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Jolly good fun
Melton foodies can start preparing their taste buds, with a new cafe famous for it’s monster milkshakes coming in late 2020. The Jolly Miller Cafe…
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Call for awards noms
Melton council is calling for nominations for its annual community achievement awards. The awards are presented each year to residents who make valuable contributions to…
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