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Park works complete
While the weather may be chilly, there’s never been a better time to get out and about in Melton after the opening of three parks…
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Driving daily results
Ten years after it launched, the Djerriwarrh Community Services L2P program is proving more popular than ever. The program matches volunteers with learner drivers to…
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State moves ahead on hospital
The long-awaited Melton hospital is a step closer to reality after last week’s state budget. Making good on a pre-election promise, the state government announced…
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Melton council looking for a new friend
Melton council will explore opportunities for an overseas Friendship City. It follows an approach from the Chinese city of Heze, which had representatives visit Melton…
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Molly lets her hair down
It took Molly three years to grow her hair almost to her waist – and just minutes for it to come off. The Melton nine-year-old…
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Shared experiences help heal
John Naidu joined the Australian Army straight out of high school with the dream of seeing the world, and during a 15-year career he experienced…
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Call to take up flu jabs
Demand for flu vaccinations is higher than ever, ahead of what is predicted to be a prolonged and brutal flu season. Djerriwarrh Health Services has…
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Clubs regroup to fight for funds
Local sports clubs that missed out on funding following the federal election are preparing to start lobbying again. Three clubs received a commitment of federal…
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On-field rivalries put on ice
On the field this Saturday, the Bacchus Marsh and Darley clash will be as fierce as ever. But the clubs will also be teaming up…
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Hobby hits gold reward
Avid coin collector Pauline Lippold has taken out a national competition, but she says her new friendships are the biggest reward from her favourite hobby.…
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Biscuit drive helps empower next generation of Melton Guides
Melton’s Girl Guides are hitting the streets to tempt locals with the organisation’s much-loved biscuits. Guides will set up stalls and knock on doors as…
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Schools share in resources
Melton students will be revelling in upgraded surrounds, thanks to the unveiling of new multi-million dollar facilities. Melton Secondary College and Melton Specialist School will…
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Big budget slices to sport, roads
Sports facilities and roads investments are the highlights of the proposed Moorabool council budget. The draft budget, which is out for community consultation until June…
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Railing against rubbish
Discarded furniture and rubbish is causing dismay for users of the Melton station carpark. The station carpark, on the corner of Exford and Staughton streets…
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Volunteers honoured
More than 200 Djerriwarrh Health Services volunteers were recognised last week, with a special lunch as part of Volunteers Week. The volunteers met at Bacchus…
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