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From tip to parkland

Moorabool residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 7000 new trees in Darley at the Grow West Community Planting Day...

Unfortunate first for new driving rule

It took just one day after Victoria’s new 40km/h speed limit when passing emergency vehicles was introduced before a truck slammed into the rear...

Big spending budget for Melton

The Taylors Hill area is a big winner in Melton council’s 2017-2018 budget, with $10 million earmarked for the construction of sports ovals, pavilions...

MY PLACE: Daryl Akers

What’s your connection with Melton?   I have lived in Melton for most of my adult life. My children were born here and grew up here....

Artist’s body of work

Self portraits of acclaimed Australian artist Damien Shen depicting his indigenous roots are the focus of his new exhibition of photographs and lithographs. The exhibition,...

Solar knocked out cold

  Home owners have been left out in the cold in the past fornight – and it’s not just the sub-zero temperatures giving them the...

Crime spree: two charged

Two men have been charged with 35 offences between them following a crime spree in Toolern Vale, Diggers Rest and Bacchus Marsh last week. Melton...

Mates rally for Robbie’s wishes

The Melton community is rallying around a man who was recently diagnosed with motor neuron disease to help him achieve his dreams. Robbie Caliste was...

Calling on residents for food drive

Melton and Moorabool residents are being encouraged to give generously to Foodbank Victoria’s annual food appeal. Combined Churches Caring Melton is one of a number...

Census reveals religious shift

Religious preferences in the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury are contributing to a shift in Victoria’s religious affiliations. In the Macedon Ranges, 37 per cent of...

Catwalk for a cause

Twelve Western Health breast cancer patients will receive a full makeover and take to the catwalk as part of a major fundraiser. The patients will...

Join the minions

To celebrate the launch of Despicable Me 3 this school holidays, Pacific Werribee will be hosting a Despicable Me 3 activity centre during week one of the school...

My Place: Noga Nicholson

Noga Nicholson loves her peaceful pocket of South Kingsville. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.   What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay?   I’ve lived in South Kingsville for...

Expenses scandal moves to ‘investigation stage’

Police are investigating the use of taxpayers’ money by the Victorian Parliament’s former speaker and his deputy after they made questionable expenses claims for...

Illegal firewood collection riles

Moorabool council and the state government are getting fired up about people who chop down trees on public land in a bid to get...

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Tails wag for new park

Bacchus Marsh has a new dog park that will have owners and their pets drooling, with the park including a secure fenced and off-leash...

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