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Prostate mates gather
Talking about prostate cancer need not be awkward. That’s why the Melton-based Melmarsh Prostate Cancer Support Group was started 10 years ago and is still…
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Hair-razing decision
It might be winter but Melton’s Rylie Kovacic is ready to rock a bald head for a while. The 19-year-old, whose curly hair is about…
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Carving out a legacy
Creativity is at the heart of the newest program at Lakeview Senior College in Caroline Springs. Year 12 students are carving out a “legacy” by…
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Kids rock it for pink day
Rockbank Primary School pupils embraced all things pink to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The school held a Wear Pink to School…
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MY PLACE: Lepeka “Peks” Nanai
What’s your connection to Melton? I was born in New Zealand, raised in Samoa and moved to Australia. We moved to Melton about seven…
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Students test mettle in science and engineering challenge
High school students from across Melbourne’s west have put their knowledge into action in Victoria University’s annual Science and Engineering Challenge. Teams of year 9…
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Arrests, firearms seized in Hoppers Crossing, Melton West
Armed Crime Squad detectives have arrested four men and seized three firearms while carrying out warrants at properties in Melton West and Hoppers Crossing. Police…
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Wedding planners win
Five years after being launched, Melton’s One Big Day has been recognised as one of the state’s best in bridal. The business was last month…
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Role of honour for volunteer
Kurunjang’s Leigh Milvain is a keen motorcyclist – yet it is the Bicycle Network that is honouring him for his volunteer work over many years.…
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Mel’s having a ball
Mel Oloamanu has marked herself as a future star of Australian netball. The Melton Secondary College 16-year-old has just returned from captaining the Australian under-16…
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New councillor a voice for change
The newest Melton councillor says she is looking forward to getting stuck into the business of helping the community. Yvonne Sebire was sworn in as…
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Marathon effort
Bob Carey-Grieve looks back on 2016 with conflicting thoughts. While the Ballan man’s beloved Bulldogs lifted the AFL premiership cup, a night in November turned…
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Camera rollout for Melton police
Melton police officers have been equipped with body cameras as part of statewide rollout. Officers at Melton and Caroline Springs have been wearing the cameras…
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City of refugee stories
The food and stories of refugees and asylum seekers will be shared this week as Melton celebrates Refugee Week. While there are events planned for…
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Medal honour for top cop
Inspector Kathy Rudkins has achieved a lot in her 35 years in policing. Last week the former Melton area commander was recognised in the Queens…
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