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Bus catches fire on freeway
Fifteen people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire on the freeway last Saturday. The bus was Melbourne-bound on the Western Freeway when…
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Caroline Springs shoppers set to get connected
Free public wireless services could soon be within reach for visitors to Caroline Springs shopping precinct. Melton council decided at its recent meeting to set…
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Tobacco seized in Ravenhall raid
A man has been arrested over the alleged importation of about 10 tonnes of illicit tobacco stored in Ravenhall. The 43 year-old Melbourne man was…
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Hearts skip a beat
Double dutch, double unders and speed skipping – these kids can do it all. Dozens of students from two schools and two skipping clubs battled…
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Machine Gun Charlie undone
Just before Christmas Dragan Arnautovic’s elderly mother phoned him to say the “Telstra man” was coming. But she didn’t need her phone line fixed. Underneath…
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Jumping into winter
Winter is coming and Tom Wasiek is jumping in early. Every Wednesday, the personal trainer is hosting a free “winter dip” at Altona beach. Members…
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All you need to know about the World Cup
Star Weekly’s Football MadNation is here with all you need to know about the World Cup. View the digital edition or pick up your copy…
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Copper thieves strike again
Melton and Moorabool commuters endured delays on the Ballarat line last week after electrical cabling was stolen. Commuters on V/Line services were held up by…
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State splashes funds for public safety
Tightening up security measures around open public spaces will be easier across the west thanks to the state government’s latest funding boost. Councils and community…
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Production ready to pop
The cast of Melton Christian College’s latest production is preparing for an uplifting experience. Year 12 student Emily Summerfield will take the lead role in…
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Game plan for Darley
Burgeoning membership at Darley sports clubs has prompted calls for bigger and better facilities. A Darley Park Recreation Reserve user group is lobbying the state…
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MY MELTON: Glenda Meddings
What is your connection to Melton? We bought our first home here in the 1970s, as it was affordable and we loved the rural…
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A new rule book for councils
Councillors have been put on notice with a bill introduced into state Parliament last week marking the biggest change to local government laws in nearly…
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Commuters have their say
Moorabool commuters have mixed feelings about electrification of the rail line to Bacchus Marsh, according to initial feedback uncovered during a council poll. Councillors were…
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Wind power on the rise in Moorabool
More than 160 wind turbines are on their way for Moorabool as works begin on two wind farms. Construction and landscaping on the Lal Lal…
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