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New classes a hit with learners
A new range of adult education classes is creating a buzz in Melton. The classes – which run at the Djerriwarrh education and community services…
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Parking increase for Melton
Hundreds of car park spaces in the Melton town centre are set for increased time limits, under a push from the council to boost business.…
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Toxic site plan angers
There is growing community anger at plans to dump contaminated soil near Bacchus Marsh. Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) has confirmed it has tendered to act…
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Paramedics new home
Paramedics in Bacchus Marsh will be quicker out of the gates, following the opening of a new ambulance station. The Gisborne Road station was opened…
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Volleyball comp to hit Melton
Melton will soon be home to a new volleyball competition, after a local school decided to open its doors to the sport. Catholic Regional College…
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Noise works ‘not there yet’
Almost one year after complaints were first raised about noise from the Bacchus Marsh Hospital’s air filtration system, residents say nothing has changed. Star Weekly…
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Phantom of the Marsh
Bacchus Marsh audiences will soon have the chance to see a Broadway classic on their doorstep. The annual show from Performing Arts Headquarters for 2020…
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Bar fights booze ban
The owners of a recently opened wine bar in Caroline Springs say new restrictions on their liquor licence could make the business “unsustainable”. The Fancy…
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No advance on pokies loss
Melton residents continue to plough millions of dollars into electronic gaming machines each month, according to the latest figures. Data from the Victorian Commission for…
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Taxpayers face clean-up bill for uninsured Tottenham fire site
The state’s tax payers are likely to foot the multimillion dollar clean-up bill for the of the site of the 2018 Tottenham chemical fire after…
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Police probe suspected shooting
Police are investigating a suspected shooting and car crash in Melton South overnight. Police were called to Kurrajong Crescent just after 3.30am following reports gunshots…
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Melton to honour firies
Melton council will make a sizeable donation to the ongoing bushfire appeal, and is also planning a special thank you for local firefighters who have…
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Green light for childcare centre
Melton council has approved plans for a new childcare centre in Brookfield, despite a number of objections from residents and councillors. The council last week…
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Servo plans headed to VCAT
The applicant behind a proposed service station and restaurant at the Gisborne Road exit of the Western Highway has warned the project operators will “walk”…
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Rally for harness legend
The name Gavin Lang is synonymous with the harness racing community, and that same community is now rallying to help him in his time of…
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