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Wave of new water works
Booming population growth in Melton is driving construction of essential sewer and water infrastructure in Western Water’s service region. Five projects, with a total value…
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Focus on mindfulness
A series of workshops in Melton will teach residents and business owners about “mindfulness”. The first session, run by The Organic Place on March 2,…
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Campaign to keep on top of cancer
Melton residents are being encouraged to “make a commitment to themselves and their loved ones” by getting screened for cancer. Latest cancer screening figures showed…
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New paramedic HQ on the way
Bacchus Marsh paramedics will soon have a modern new home. Work has begun on the new $3 million Bacchus Marsh ambulance headquarters on Gisborne Road.…
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Working towards a job
Graduates of a Melton transition to work program have plenty to smile about. Ethan Henderson, Machar Kot, Molly Rose Dunn and Olivia McMahon were among…
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Sorcery goes on parade
Autumn is about to cast its spell on visitors to Ballan. Thousands are expected to roll into town for the annual festival, on March 17,…
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Melton rail priority call
Melton council is calling for the state government to move on the electrification of the rail line to Melton after Infrastructure Australia ranked it a…
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MY PLACE: Charles Sherlock
What’s your connection to Moorabool? I have lived in Trentham for 20 years. What are you passionate about? I’ve always been passionate…
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Upgrade hope for Strikers
The home of the Westside Strikers Football Club is in line for a major makeover. Melton council will consider the $1.4 million redevelopment of the…
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Police warning for shady tradies
Residents are being urged to stay on alert for dodgy tradies. Melton’s Julie Thomas is one of four residents in the area who say they…
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Clean-up outing is a whole litter fun
Melton botanist John Bentley will have plenty of his trusty tools handy for Clean Up Australia Day – and he hopes many of his fellow…
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Police believe Maribyrnong home invasion was targeted
Police believe a violent home invasion in Maribyrnong was a targeted attack. Maribyrnong CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson said a balaclava-clad group of up to six men…
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Good sports dig deep for family
Michael Wright has never been too far from the action – whether it’s an emergency or on the football field. The Caroline Springs father has…
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A happy learning curve for Aintree
Aintree’s new independent school is open for business. The Woodlea estate campus of Bacchus Marsh Grammar started the school year with 650 students on February…
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Light shines on Darley Park sporting clubs
Footballers will not have to play in “dwindling light” at Darley Park again thanks to a federal grant towards its upgrade. Darley Football Netball Club…
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