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Guy planning, population pledge
A Coalition state government has pledged to rein in housing approvals in booming Melbourne suburbs that are struggling with a lack of infrastructure, despite earlier…
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Victoria’s award for volunteering
Victoria Hirt has always gone out of her way to help others. She’s volunteered in poverty-stricken communities overseas, worked with younger girls on helping them…
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A champion campaign
Do you know an outstanding woman doing wonders in the sporting community? Djerriwarrh Health Services is calling for nominations for women who have made a…
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Happy hoops for all
Melton police and high school students battled it out in an epic basketball tournament last Thursday. Years 7 to 10 students from Kurunjang, Brookside, Catholic…
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When a dog’s life saves
Less than two years ago, Joseph Bowden was in a very dark place. He had attempted suicide on several occasions and would “self-medicate” with two…
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Construction on Hope Street youth refuge starts
Construction on Melton’s first youth refuge centre was marked with a sod-turning event on Friday. Four years in the making, construction on the Hope Street…
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$60m Melton council office furore
Melton council’s decision to fast track a new $60 million civic centre will have negative impacts, according to community groups. The council last week dumped…
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Cheap chip opportunity at PETstock
PETstock is holding its annual microchipping blitz for your furry friends. Charging a $10 flat-fee to microchip dogs, cats and other small animals, the aim…
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Crime in Melton and Moorabool fall
Crime in Melton and Moorabool is the lowest it’s been in three years, according to the latest crime statistics. Overall offences in Melton dropped 3.3…
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Labor, Liberal MPs no-show at Melton hospital petition handover
The state government and opposition have been accused of showing “little interest” in a campaign calling for a public hospital in Melton. More than 11,000…
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Star Weekly reporter Benjamin Millar’s work lauded
Star Weekly Maribyrnong reporter Benjamin Millar has been named the 2018 winner of the Media Award in Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence. The award acknowledges…
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Pride on the line for the Bloods
Melton will turn maroon for the Bloods this weekend. The Melton Football Club senior men’s team has made it through to the Ballarat Football League…
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It all adds up for Myrniong Primary School student Emily
When eight-year-old Emily heard about the plight of Australian farmers, it spurred her to take action. “I think it’s very bad their animals are getting…
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Darley sand mine bid
There are plans to turn a former World War II training camp in Darley into a sand mine. Zhong Yin Group Australia is proposing to…
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Melton patients wait for change
Germaine fears her story is all too familiar to Melton residents. The single mum says she has been forced to wait up to three hours…
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