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Open to a day of fun
A newly opened childcare centre will embrace National Reconciliation Week this Saturday as part of a family day. Nino Early Learning Adventures in Melton will…
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Ballan health appoints interim chief
Ballan District Health and Care has appointed Rowena Clift as an interim chief executive. A board, which concluded in April, recommended Ms Clift take on…
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Education Week: Heathdale begins new chapter
With more than 36 years’ experience guiding students through the secondary years in Werribee, Heathdale Christian College is about to start the journey all over…
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Green thumbs and garden fun
The Melton Botanic Garden will be on full display this weekend. The garden, and the volunteers who look after it, are taking part in the…
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Try-out time a Melton hit
Melton’s up-and-coming young musicians are being called on to showcase their talents at a new monthly open mic event. Running on the first Tuesday of…
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Capturing cultures
Hopetoun Park’s Wayne Quilliam is closing in on his 300th exhibition, but he’s still finding new ways to inspire and spark conversations. The veteran photographer…
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MPs returned in Labor loss
Local Labor MPs Brendan O’Connor and Catherine King have been returned to federal Parliament, but many of their election pledges lie in tatters following the…
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Bullying fight goes online
A nationwide online anti-bullying campaign will launch in Melton this week. The event, titled Project Rockit, will bring together more than 300 students from 15…
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MY PLACE: Collette Glare
Collette Glare is the secretary of the Melton South Community House. She spoke with Ewen McRae. What is your connection to Melton? I have lived…
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Head start for apprenticeships
Four Melton schools will be among the first in the state to experience a new initiative aimed at better preparing students for future apprenticeships. The…
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All eyes on the alpacas
Young bookworms are urged to visit Melton and Caroline Springs’ libraries this Wednesday to join in a national event. The special storytime will take place…
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Hospital tops budget wish list
A hospital business case and more funding to deal with rapid growth are at the top of Melton council’s wish list ahead of the upcoming…
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Moorabool wants fair deal
Moorabool council is being short-changed by a state government fund, according to a new report. The report from the Auditor General into Regional Development Victoria…
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New u-turn for youth
Melton council has received a $200,000 grant to help it continue tackling youth crime and help young people reconnect with their communities. The council’s UTURN193…
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Business bus rolls into town
Small business operators in Melton will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits this week. The bus…
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