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Seniors’ say on positive ageing
Moorabool council wants to hear from the shire’s older residents. A new “age-friendly ambassadors” group will meet community groups, organisations and individuals, seeking ideas on…
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A cross to remember
Anzac Day commemorations will be especially poignant this year as the public is invited to place white crosses on the Melton Civic Centre lawn to…
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And then there was light
Soccer and cricket players are celebrating in Bacchus Marsh as a major upgrade to the lighting at Masons Lane Recreation Reserve has been unveiled. Bacchus…
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New boss for Djerriwarrh Health
A strong focus on patient experience is high on the list of priorities for Djerriwarrh Health Service’s new chief executive. Belinda Scott, who has 25…
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Feedback call on Ballan park
Moorabool residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Ballan Recreation Reserve. The reserve’s draft master plan, out for public feedback…
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Volunteers, don’t sit on the fence
Melton volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to rebuild fences destroyed in the recent bushfires near Cobden – but they need more hands on deck.…
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Making contact out west
Codes have collided with Melton rugby and AFL players joining a statewide campaign to get more women and girls to play contact sports. Western Districts…
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Raise a cup of kindness
Melton Country Club is brewing up something special for charity. The club will be doing its bit to raise money for the Cancer Council when…
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MY MOORABOOL: Bruce Carboon
What is your connection to Melton/Moorabool? I have a long association with the area and descend from a long line of brick makers and…
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Horse paddock sells for $13m
A former horse paddock on the banks of the Toolern Creek in Melton South has sold for about $13 million. The 16.78 hectares at 60-72…
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Shout-out for festival
Djerriwarrh Festival organisers are ramping up preparations for the November 10 event. Melton council is calling on market stallholders, food vendors, street performers and exhibitors…
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Seniors urged to fight flu with vaccine
Melton’s over 65s can get a more potent vaccine for free to protect them this coming flu season. Health services in the area are gearing…
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Rare opportunity to help Scouts
A Melton Scout troop needs 60 carnivorous volunteers to help with its latest fundraiser. The 2nd Melton Scouts group will host a meat sampling event…
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Dog day afternoon
There’s excitement in the air for this Melton west trio as they get ready for the Million Paws walk next month. Dog lover Colleen Clarke…
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Grant pumps up BMX club
For years, the Bacchus Marsh BMX Club has had to make do with substandard facilities with members forced to travel out of town to train.…
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