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McGhie reflects on first year
Melton MP Steve McGhie has just completed his first year in state parliament. He sat down with Ewen McRae to reflect on a busy year,…
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Dog cruelty case probed
An emaciated american bulldog that was found tied to a tree below a bridge in Diggers Rest recently is on the improve, and the hunt…
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Book brings schools together
A book written by St Dominic’s Primary School students placed in the state and national libraries. The Melton School has been working with students from…
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New hospital for Melton a step closer
By Sumeyya Ilanbey and Melissa Cunningham/The Age A new 24-hour hospital in Melbourne’s west is a step closer after the Victorian government revealed one of the state’s largest…
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New station ready to go
Cobblebank Station is ready to receive its first passengers, with the brand new stop officially opening its doors next week. Coinciding with the start of…
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Home of summer fun
Eynesbury Homestead may be closed for renovations, but there’s still plenty happening over the summer months. The homestead, which is operated by the Resimax Group,…
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Going mutts for Cookie
One of Melton’s cutest and furriest companions has strut its stuff for the cameras, and will be part of the 2020 calendar for a Melbourne…
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Kids shine bright
Diggers Rest Primary School students walked away from class last Friday covered in every colour of the rainbow, but it was all for a good…
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Marsh powers up
Bacchus Marsh could soon be at the forefront of a growing technology trend, following the opening of a new high-tech facility last week. Technology company…
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Riders revel in world-class track
After years of waiting, the Bacchus Marsh BMX club finally has a new home, and they’re wasting no time getting settled. The new track at…
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Hospital push intensifies
By Ewen McRae and Melissa Cunningham (The Age) Doctors and radiographers in the west have warned patients’ lives are at risk unless a 24-hour hospital…
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Upgrade complete on Hacketts Road
Works have wrapped up on the upgrade of Hacketts Road in Point Cook. The stretch of road between Aviation Road to Tamworth Grove has been…
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Firies on the front line
With New South Wales currently battling devastating bushfires, our local firefighters have answered the call for help and headed north to do their bit. Crews…
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Reunion in the garden
It has been 60 years since Brian McGuigan and Jeanne Perry last saw each other, but an interest in gardening has brought the two former…
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New code for citizenship ceremonies
Changes to citizenship ceremonies were ticked off by Melton council last week, including the introduction of a dress code for all attendees. As part of…
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