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Helping others in the face of adversity
It was supposed to be the happiest of times, but in June last year Alana Romeo’s life changed forever. Just five weeks after marrying the…
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Freeway art trail a possibility
By Ewen McRae Moorabool council will investigate the possibility of an art trail along the Western Freeway as a way of encouraging tourism in the…
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Tickled pink by fundraiser success
Rockbank Primary School was a sea of pink in the final days of term 2, as it raised important funds for breast cancer. The school…
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Tree helps brighten day for students
Anyone visiting the Maddingley campus of Bacchus Marsh Grammar last term would have noticed an extra dash of colour on one of the most prominent…
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Art supports sick kids
By Ewen McRae For 150 years, the Royal Children’s Hospital has been providing families and kids with the best possible health care, and a Caroline…
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Riding high
Ride High gifted sports’ lovers another insight into his audacious talent with a dominant display at Tabcorp Park last week. Having dropped jaws with his…
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It’s Back In The Day has his day
There’s been plenty of confidence from the Nicholson camp as to the ability of Its Back In The Day and now the horse has thrown…
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Time to get stepping
With local walking groups able to start up activities again, a Melton group had some special guests at its event recently. One June 20, the…
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Grants for groups open
Community groups across Melton and Moorabool have the chance for a financial boost, with grants from Australia Post opening for applications last week. Grants of…
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Learning in the face of adversity
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire community, few more so than Burnside mum Fran Thomas. Ms Thomas’ daughter Casey has Down syndrome, epilepsy and…
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Green waste is go
Melton residents can now do even more to help the environment, with a new initiative in kerbside bins helping to reduce waste. This week marks…
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Rally for a cause
Liam Usher and Aaron Lewis have done plenty of trips together, but nothing quite like what they will face next year. The Bacchus Marsh pair…
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Heart of the matter
By Ewen McRae Heart surgery can be stressful enough at the best of times, but surgery during a pandemic creates a whole range of new…
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Rates flat in budget
By Ewen McRae Melton Council is planning to keep rates at a flat rate in their 2020/21 budget, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic…
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Gath’s emotional four-peat
If paying tribute to a loved one can be achieved on the racetrack, then Kate Gath’s stunning four-peat at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night…
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