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Hundreds rally against soil dump
People power was on full display in Bacchus Marsh last night, with more than 1000 people voicing their anger and concerns over plans to bring…
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Council says no to church
Melton council has knocked back a permit for a church in an industrial area, saying it is an inappropriate site. Kingdom Life Ministries International has…
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Questions answered, more remain
Maddingley Brown Coal has responded to a series of questions from Moorabool council over its plans to accept toxic soil from the Westgate Tunnel Project,…
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Moorabool ponders cat curfew
Moorabool council is considering introducing a cat curfew within the municipality, with a proposal now out for community consultation. The council has undertaken a feasibility…
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Bacchus Marsh to march
The Bacchus Marsh community will take to the streets this week, with concerns over contaminated soil continuing to rise. A rally has been organised for…
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Springs shopper new millionaire
A Caroline Springs shopper has an extra spring in their step this week, after discovering they had become a millionaire in last week’s Tattslotto draw.…
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People power mobilises
Anger continues to simmer in Bacchus Marsh over a proposal to store contaminated soil at the Maddingley Brown Coal site. A petition opposing the MBC…
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Four bin recycling system for all
Both Melton and Moorabool councils say they are unsure how a new state government recycling initiative will affect ratepayers, but they welcome improvements in the…
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Health service ready for virus
Djerriwarrh Health says it is well prepared should any cases of coronavirus arise locally. The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has proved an ongoing challenge for health…
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Basketball stadium build begins
Construction on a multi-million dollar basketball stadium in Cobblebank will begin this month, after council signed the final contracts recently. Part of an ongoing plan…
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Hair to help
Four Bacchus Marsh locals will soon be feeling a bit cooler on top. The quartet will be shaving their heads bald on March 14 as…
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Marsh meets as decision looms
More than 400 people vented their frustrations over a proposal to bring contaminated soil into the area at a town meeting in Bacchus Marsh last…
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Park Run hits the Marsh
Runners of Bacchus Marsh, it’s time to lace up those sneakers. This weekend will see the first official Park Run at Peppercorn Park, with the…
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Fine for industrial waste leak
A Ravenhall concrete company has been handed a heavy fine, after being found guilty of dumping industrial waste. The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) prosecuted…
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Joint health service talks begin
Community consultation on a potential amalgamation of health services in the west has begun, however a final decision is still months away. Discussions between Western…
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