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Team Nicholson’s delight
It was party time for the Nicholson team on Friday night after Bullys Delight returned to racing with a long-odds success at Tabcorp Park Melton.…
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Melton pioneer recognised
A dedication to inclusion and togetherness has seen Melton’s Emily Attard recognised by Basketball Victoria at their annual awards. Ms Attard is the founder of…
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Toxic soil plan: Council blocked
By Ewen McRae Moorabool council says it is being blocked from consulting with the community over plans to bring contaminated soil to the region. The…
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Cuddle a cub
A chance to get up close with one of Australia’s cutest national animals is coming next month. The Australian Dingo Foundation in Toolern Vale will…
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Melton station boost
By Ewen McRae Melton Train will receive a much needed upgrade as part of a state government plan to kick start the economy. For a…
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Lighting up our sports ovals
By Ewen McRae Community sport is starting to return, and four clubs in Moorabool will find training better than before following the installation of new…
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Don’t forget your doc
While coronavirus has been on the minds of everyone in recent months, health services are reminding locals not to ignore other health concerns. The North…
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School’s back
Getting back to school has been a challenge for some, but students at Catholic Regional College Melton have relished the return to the classroom. The…
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Council ticks off hotel
By Ewen McRae Melton council has approved a planning permit for a new hotel in Truganina, including space for 60 electronic gaming machines. A proposal…
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Off target
By Ewen McRae The Bacchus Marsh Target store will close next year, following a reevaluation of stores across the state by owner Wesfarmers. Up to…
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Letters make connections
Bridging the generation gap in isolation can be a tricky exercise, but one western community is making it happen. Residents in the Woodlea estate in…
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Music at home
The loss of live music has hit hard for many people during the COVID-19 lockdown, but some residents have had the music come to them…
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Creek transforms
The transformation of Arnold’s Creek in Melton West is almost complete, with a new waterway attraction set to welcome its first visitors. The project –…
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Hope centre nears finish
More help for Melton youth experiencing hardship and homelessness is on the way, with a new refuge nearing completion. The Hope Street First Response Youth…
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Lighting up the dark
By Ewen McRae When Bridie and Christopher Murphy noticed their son was unwell in May last year, they could not have imagined what the next…
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