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Hockey thirst quenched
A hundred sports bottles are helping young hockey players in Caroline Springs stay hydrated this season. Caroline Springs Hockey Club’s junior players are each being…
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EPA considers new noise laws
Changes to noise regulations may dictate how long and how late residents can use air-conditioners in summer. The Environment Protection Authority wants residents to have…
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Street works frustration
Ballan traders say fencing and noisy building work along the town’s main strip as part of streetscape upgrades is deterring customers. Most of the paving…
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Caravan park plans opposed
Diggers Rest residents are lobbying to stop an application for a caravan park along the Old Calder Highway which they believe is “nonsensical” for the…
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Clause out for cats
Melton council has put Eynesbury landowners on notice for unlawfully harbouring cats. Cats are banned in the estate to protect native wildlife under a Section…
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Advocate honoured with Queen’s Birthday nod
A deep connection with people is what has driven Christian Zahra’s work over the past two decades. The Trentham local was made a member of…
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The rock of the brigade
Derek Ramsay has been sole responder for the Rockbank fire brigade for nearly four years. The self-employed draftsman has been turning out to jobs with…
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Funds flow for farm water
Farms from Parwan to Balliang are a step closer to accessing better water supplies. The Western Water board has approved funding for the planning phase…
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Welding whizz sparkles
Dylan Gibbs has a burning ambition to be the best at his trade. The 22-year-old Melton South welding apprentice was up against many of the…
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Fire tool a game changer
A new board game will teach young people and their families about bushfires. The Fire Game will soon be launched at Moorabool schools and aims…
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Little athlete lapping it up
Nelson’s nimble feet are blitzing their way through the record books. The Bacchus Marsh eight-year-old recently received a haul of awards after he smashed three…
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Colourful fun on the run
Coburn Primary School pupils have put plenty of fun into their latest “fundraiser”. Prep to grade 6 pupils took part in the Colour Craze fun…
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MY MELTON: Leigh Trevethan
What is your connection to Melton and Moorabool? Over the past 35 years, my family have been part of the Gisborne, Melton and Bacchus Marsh…
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The art of success
The arts talent is shining brightly at Melton Secondary College. Year 12 students Aidan Watts and Harrison Gaulke were finalists in last month’s WestWorld Film…
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Patients to travel for physio
Low income patients will no longer have access to subsidised physiotherapy at Caroline Springs from August. The Caroline Springs Community Health Centre – operated by…
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