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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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Melton health on centre stage
The multi-million dollar Melton Health and Community Services centre has been unveiled, bringing together a variety of health services under the one roof. The $21…
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MY PLACE: Niki Risteski
Niki Risteski runs Zumba classes at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House. She spoke with Ewen McRae. What is your connection to Taylors Hill? I…
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Dream big for homeless
A night sleeping under the stars at the mighty MCG has become an annual pilgrimage for Melton South’s Lauren Kelly. Ms Kelly will rug up…
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Darley fire devastation
Andy Lutze was driving back to his Darley home on May 4 when he realised something was wrong. As he got closer he could see…
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Melton students profit from practice
Melton Christian College year 9 students are getting a taste of what it’s like to run a business. Business studies students are spending May running…
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Walk to better health
The healthy lifestyle message will be heard loud and clear at Balliang East Primary School this week as they take part in National Walk Safely…
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Ballarat in with a flying chance
Ballarat Airport will receive a major facelift if the Labor Party is able to form government at this weekend’s federal election. Local MP Catherine King…
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Wheelie going places
It’s a long road from Bacchus Marsh to Europe – one Chandler Cooper has travelled on two wheels. Cooper, 18, has just returned from Europe…
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Freeway ‘gridlock’ cops a serve
Congestion on the Western Freeway is contributing to more collisions and dangerous driving, according to local police. Sergeant Chris Stuhldreier from Melton Highway Patrol said…
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Councillor Melissa De Santis resigns
Melton councillor Melissa De Santis has resigned from the council, effective immediately. Cr De Santis cited personal reasons for her decision. Melton mayor Bob Turner…
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Cash win for Kyneton mum
A Kyneton mum is all smiles after discovering she is $25,000 richer. The lottery winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has her mother-in-law to…
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Land secured for new school
A new primary school in Melton South is a step closer to reality after the state government finalised a land acquisition on Bridge Road last…
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Athletes test their limits
Described as one of the “gnarliest” foot races in the southern hemisphere, the Down Under 135 bared its teeth at the weekend to athletes brave…
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