News
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Green light for Eynesbury Recreation Reserve
The long-awaited Eynesbury Recreation Reserve will become a reality after Melton council received more than $2.8 million in federal funding for the project. The federal…
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Bacchus Marsh’s Ben Fawcett to represent Australia at Wheelchair Rugby Championships
Bacchus Marsh’s Ben Fawcett is gearing up to represent Australia at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championships in Sydney from Sunday. The Paralympic gold medallist will…
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Bacchus Marsh golfer Josh Younger set to tee off at Fiji International
Bacchus Marsh golfer Josh Younger is hoping the Fiji International will bring him his first big win. Younger, who has been a professional golfer since…
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Expansion fuels foodbowl fears
Fertile farming land in Melbourne’s fringe is being threatened by high rates, expensive water and the relentless expansion of the urban growth boundary, a new…
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Lal Lal Wind Farm to go on the quiet
Noise from one-third of the wind turbines at the Lal Lal Wind Farm will be controlled. The groundwork to build the turbines at Yendon and…
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Early sales for Diggers Rest blocks
The release of 40 new housing lots in Diggers Rest has been fast tracked by a developer to meet “increasing buyer demand”. AVID Property Group…
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See change for Melton kids
Seventy Melton children have been given “the gift of sight” thanks to a new initiative being rolled out across Victorian public schools. As part of…
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All-rounders on top of their game
Johnanne, Taylor-Kate and Emily are strong, fierce and taking the world by storm. The trio, from Melton schools, recently received Pierre de Coubertin Awards for…
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Hopkins Road deaths prompt road upgrade call
Melton and Wyndham councils will lobby the state government to upgrade the notorious Hopkins Road, where several people have died. Earlier this month, two children…
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Open House Melbourne: Take a glimpse behind the door
The heritage-listed Spotswood Pumping Station is among a dozen buildings across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong that will welcome the public for the 11th annual Open…
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Two bodies found at Parwan
The bodies of two people have been found at a rural property in Parwan, near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services are on scene at the Smith…
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IN FOCUS: Djerriwarrh celebrates its volunteers
According to the 2016 Australian Census, 3.6 million people in Australia above the age of 15 are engaged in volunteering through an organisation or group.…
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Melton West men sentenced following burglary spree
Two Melton West men have been jailed over a two-month burglary spree of commercial properties. A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty at the Sunshine Magistrates Court…
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MY SUNBURY: Bonnie Hanlan
What is your connection to Sunbury? Most of my family has lived in Sunbury for over 30 years, so it’s an area I spent a…
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IN FOCUS: Digital ease pleases in taxing times
Tax Concepts is making it easier for people to access services with extended business hours and Skype or phone appointments now available.
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