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Baby first is key to plan

Melton parents are among hundreds of people across the north-west suburbs who will learn skills to potentially save children’s lives. North Western Melbourne Primary Health...

Heat turned up in push for pool

  A Bacchus Marsh woman is calling on her fellow residents to help reignite the push for a heated indoor pool. Funding an indoor swimming pool...

Tram crew’s cafe ready for big brew

Springside P-9 College students have breathed new life into an old Z-class tram as part of an innovative education program. Year 7, 8 and 9...

Financial woes sting residents

Melton and Bacchus Marsh have been counted among Victoria’s bankruptcy hotspots, an Australian Financial Security Authority report shows. Between July and September this year, 44...

It’s all about the base

Melton State Emergency Service crews and volunteers are set to have a new base that would service the Caroline Springs and Plumpton area. The project...

Police frustrated with motorists

Police are disappointed by the number of motorists who gambled with their lives over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Close to 150 motorists were caught...

A peek at Melton’s past

Descendents of a pioneering Melton family helped open a time capsule last week in a celebration of 25 years of history. Members of the Pinkerton...

Buskers converge on Melton

Buskers have converged on Melton’s town centre for a free music and entertainment festival. Melton council’s Live @ the Horse series has been running for...

Tatchell takes the lead

  The next 12 months will be veteran councillor Paul Tatchell’s third, and possibly final, stint in the top job at Moorabool council. The central ward...

A model day out gets airborne

Large-scale model aircraft, hamburgers and hot dogs will all be part of a fun-fuelled Melton Model Aircraft Association open day. The free event will give...

Street art springs to life

Street and stencil artist HAHA is bringing his art and ideas to Melton. Those keen to unleash their inner creativity joined HAHA – aka Regan...

A time to remember

Thousands are expected to gather in Melton to commemorate the dead and celebrate the living for Remembrance Day this weekend. Saturday, November 11, marks the...

Family reaches out

  A Bacchus Marsh mother is calling on Moorabool businesses to help fund an education seminar so parents can learn more about DiGeorge syndrome. Three-year-old Breana...

Rockbank’s NBN work gets rolling

Rockbank’s move into the National Broadband Network (NBN) digital age has begun. Construction is gearing up to connect more than 300 homes and businesses to...

Melton mayor is a team player

Teamwork is the way forward for Melton council, according to new mayor Bob Turner. This will be the second time the experienced Coburn ward councillor has...

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Call for cattle farming safety

WorkSafe is urging workers on farms with cattle to stay vigilant and not cut corners with their safety. Cattle handling remains one of the most...

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