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IN FOCUS: Taste of Thailand in Melton
Thai cuisine has long been one of the most popular in the Australian foodie scene and now Pooki Porntalak and her sister Poppy are bringing…
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In Focus: Melton’s top-shelf HQ for top tints
Daniel Stewart set up his own window tinting business nearly three years ago – and now he’s on track to being the most recommended independent…
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IN FOCUS: Take care of your kidneys
The incidence of renal related disease in Australia is at an all-time high and fast becoming a public health issue of epidemic proportions.
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Trainer reaches new heights
Five months of a strict health regime and eight weeks of learning to walk in heels has led Robin Kuipers to fulfil a life-long dream.…
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Mystery drives brigade fundraiser
There will be an element of mystery behind the Diggers Rest Fire Brigade’s upcoming fundraiser. Ticket sales have started for the brigade’s inaugural Great Ball…
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Teed up to stop bullying
Troy “Tee Mac” prides himself on being an unconventional motivational speaker. The heavily tattooed former gang member turned musician is on a mission to help…
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Sprinting into history
The Myrniong Historic Car Sprint is racing toward its 16th year. Featuring vintage and historic racing cars dating back to the early 20th century, the…
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Ballan totally mad for autumn
Ballan was nearly cleaned out of Mad Hatter tea party costumes and accessories in the lead-up to the town’s autumn festivities. The annual Ballan Autumn…
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Communities rally behind children of killed Diggers Rest woman
The Sunbury and Diggers Rest communities have thrown their support behind fundraisers for the children of a Diggers Rest woman who was killed earlier this…
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Police nab speedy drivers
Speedsters and drivers who flouted the road rules copped the most fines on Melton and Moorabool roads during a statewide blitz. Police conducted Operation Arid…
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Solid drop in crime stats
Police operations targeting offenders after dark are showing results as Melton’s crime rates continue to fall. Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency last Thursday…
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Pressure ramps up for safety upgrades at Vineyard Road
Pressure for VicRoads to improve safety along a stretch of Vineyard Road is being ramped up. Campaigns for changes to the arterial road by Diggers…
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Leverage for beverages
Young entrepreneurs at Lakeview Senior College are getting a sip of what it’s like to run a small business. Year 11 and 12 students started…
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New schools for outer suburbs
The state government has purchased three sites to make way for a secondary and two primary schools in Melton. A package was announced last week…
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MY MOORABOOL: Matthew Grindrod
What is your connection to Moorabool? We moved from Melbourne to Ballan after a visit to the Ballan Farmers Market one weekend. Ballan was…
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