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Stepping it up for charity
Family was at the heart of last weekend’s Melton Relay for Life. Teams from the area banked more than $55,000 ahead of the two-day event…
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Park vandals strike again
Vandals have struck Lerderderg State Park for the second time in as many months, leaving behind a trail of fallen trees, rubbish, graffiti and potentially…
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MY MOORABOOL: Jacinta Guirguis
What is your connection to Bacchus Marsh? I have lived in Bacchus Marsh all my life. It is a beautiful area where I have had…
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Shine a light on sun safety
These Melton tots know the importance of the slip, slop, slap sun safety message. About 89 per cent of early childhood services in Melton are…
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Clarke to edit Growing Up African in Australia anthology
What does it mean to grow up African in Australia? In 2016, Yarraville writer Maxine Beneba Clarke had a social media conversation with fellow writer…
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P-plater arrested for driving wrong way
A 53-year-old Braybrook P-plater was arrested and his car was impounded overnight after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the freeway. Police said that…
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P-plater avoids head-on crash with police
A 53-year-old Braybrook P-plater was arrested and his car was impounded overnight after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the freeway. Police said that…
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Kryal knight aims for a bullseye ride
Kryal Castle resident knight Phillip Leitch and his steed, Valiant, have been sharpening their skills for this weekend’s horse archery tournament. About 15 archers from…
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Car crew drives hospital help
Bacchus Marsh Hospital has benefitted to the tune of $50,000, thanks to the town’s annual hot car showcase. More than 4000 motor enthusiasts enjoyed the…
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Teen hurt in gas blast
A teenage boy suffered burns to his body after a gas pipe explosion in Melbourne’s north-west. Properties were evacuated in the wake of the blast…
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All ready to ride for Freddie Borg
Freddie Borg was a man who loved cars, bikes and a cold beverage. His sons, Troy Borg and Chris Buckley-Foster, will host the sixth Freddie…
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Hope for homeless
More crisis response services will be made available to Melton’s homeless youth thanks to a $1.8 million boost. Homelessness service provider Hope Street was last…
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Relay ready to kick off
This weekend will be all about family for many of the teams participating in Melton’s Relay for Life. Ohana, meaning family in Hawaiian, is one…
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Teen pleads guilty to fatal crash
A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death over a horror crash during a police chase that killed Ballarat teenager Jacqueline Vodden.…
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Baking as easy as cupcakes
Bakers will be delighted with the classes on offer at the Melton South Community Centre. Chef Sallie Davies will be teaching home cooks the tricks…